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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2521 / Jun 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2521 / Jun 2006
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... 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Getting Started ...23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care ...25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28...
... 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Getting Started ...23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care ...25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28...
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Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Sonoma chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring ... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Sonoma chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring ... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
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... About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. The following are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on the... keyboard; Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed for...
... About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. The following are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on the... keyboard; Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed for...
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...DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in fire. Except as described in municipal waste. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a ... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work...
...DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in fire. Except as described in municipal waste. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a ... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work...
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... security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Charge Your Batteries If you intend to fully charge your Notebook PC. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is still ON. Most airlines will allow electronic use the.... 8 However, it is in the closed position to the connectors. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is recommended that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional carrying case to use only between and not during...
... security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Charge Your Batteries If you intend to fully charge your Notebook PC. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is still ON. Most airlines will allow electronic use the.... 8 However, it is in the closed position to the connectors. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is recommended that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional carrying case to use only between and not during...
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... be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. When opening, do not force the display panel...
... be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. When opening, do not force the display panel...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12
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... works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Details are described in mono microphone can also be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with its buttons is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to... turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to launch frequently used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows...
... works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Details are described in mono microphone can also be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with its buttons is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to... turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to launch frequently used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14
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...-OnSelf-Test) process. End-user removal of memory in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on temperature threshold settings. 15 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM...) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be done by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is...
...-OnSelf-Test) process. End-user removal of memory in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on temperature threshold settings. 15 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM...) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be done by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is...
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...1.1 devices such as specified later in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. Do not use memory cards from devices such as additional plug-in various models with different optical drives. ... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in case the electronic eject does not work. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) ...
...1.1 devices such as specified later in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. Do not use memory cards from devices such as additional plug-in various models with different optical drives. ... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in case the electronic eject does not work. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) ...
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... to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is a high speed serial ...bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express ...
... to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is a high speed serial ...bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express ...
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..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the... Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (...
..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the... Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (...
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2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do ...not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external...
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do ...not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external...
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...the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. USB ... the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1)...
...the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. USB ... the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1)...
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... systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in ...Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port...
... systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in ...Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port...