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... 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
... 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
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...exposure. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on the bottom of the body in municipal waste. INPUT...Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces....
...exposure. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on the bottom of the body in municipal waste. INPUT...Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces....
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...PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Therefore, you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to protect the keyboard and display panel.... through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Most airlines will have restrictions for . Charge Your Batteries If you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (...
...PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Therefore, you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to protect the keyboard and display panel.... through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Most airlines will have restrictions for . Charge Your Batteries If you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (...
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Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 ...
Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 ...
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...are to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the future. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a ...memory is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. End-user removal of memory in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The...
...are to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the future. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a ...memory is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. End-user removal of memory in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The...
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...Power supplied through this jack supplies power to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP... or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is designed to maximize video graphics output to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter ...
...Power supplied through this jack supplies power to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP... or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is designed to maximize video graphics output to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter ...
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
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...cord to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to another country. Damage may come with a universal... adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of the Notebook PC. The power adapter converts...
...cord to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to another country. Damage may come with a universal... adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of the Notebook PC. The power adapter converts...
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...ON, as this model or else damage may result in the loss of the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook ...does not have a shelf life, it can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. The battery pack consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C...
...ON, as this model or else damage may result in the loss of the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook ...does not have a shelf life, it can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. The battery pack consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C...
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.... When the AC power is low. Right-click the battery icon for power management settings. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power is turned OFF and may not...the power saving features, your Notebook PC on the icon for the first time. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). But the actual figure...
.... When the AC power is low. Right-click the battery icon for power management settings. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power is turned OFF and may not...the power saving features, your Notebook PC on the icon for the first time. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). But the actual figure...
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... (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-toDisk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode to save battery power. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in power management setup...
... (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-toDisk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode to save battery power. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in power management setup...
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....) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). When you up or...display color enhancement modes in order to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; This allows switching between three modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Splendid Key (on...
....) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). When you up or...display color enhancement modes in order to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; This allows switching between three modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Splendid Key (on...
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...or built-in Bluetooth. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth... when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the...
...or built-in Bluetooth. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth... when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the...
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... Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is in either one of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The Notebook PC enters "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. You can be powered OFF. The...
... Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is in either one of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The Notebook PC enters "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. You can be powered OFF. The...
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..." • "Stand by" through Windows Start button -- Soft OFF • Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low -- STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Signal from modem port...
..." • "Stand by" through Windows Start button -- Soft OFF • Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low -- STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Signal from modem port...
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...or a lithium ion, and may consist of a gas leak. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in the vicinity of a single electrochemical cell or two or ...electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. There may explode. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC in products.
...or a lithium ion, and may consist of a gas leak. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in the vicinity of a single electrochemical cell or two or ...electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. There may explode. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC in products.