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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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... 9 2. 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 ...
... 9 2. 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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...NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. This User's Manual provides information on the various components ... complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for completing tasks. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order ...
...NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. This User's Manual provides information on the various components ... complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for completing tasks. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order ...
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...together with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from ...
...together with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from ...
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...you should turn it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used ...only between and not during transport. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use . Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Close the display panel and check that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it...
...you should turn it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used ...only between and not during transport. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use . Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Close the display panel and check that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it...
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... used to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
... used to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
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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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... section 3. 13 A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to launch frequently used for both... mono microphone can be used with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used applications with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides...
... section 3. 13 A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to launch frequently used for both... mono microphone can be used with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used applications with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! 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 use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! 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 use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
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...hard disk access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be upgraded. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not...drive is not connected. Hard disk drive upgrades are to faster processors in a compartment. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the future. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held...
...hard disk access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be upgraded. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not...drive is not connected. Hard disk drive upgrades are to faster processors in a compartment. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the future. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held...
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... details on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 This...a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in order to use the emergency eject in place of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
... details on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 This...a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in order to use the emergency eject in place of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
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.... This new interface is used in microphone. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in high-end digital equipment and should be...
.... This new interface is used in microphone. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in high-end digital equipment and should be...
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... can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to a network anywhere provided there is compatible with... may occur. 18 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec ...
... can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to a network anywhere provided there is compatible with... may occur. 18 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec ...
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. The multimedia sound system ... else the hinges may break! 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 hear audio without additional attachments.
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. The multimedia sound system ... else the hinges may break! 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 hear audio without additional attachments.
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... cable (not provided) for use the supplied power adapter. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer ...power adapter converts AC power to run simultaneously on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display...
... cable (not provided) for use the supplied power adapter. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer ...power adapter converts AC power to run simultaneously on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display...
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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. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN...may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to sound an alarm when moved. 21
...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. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN...may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to sound an alarm when moved. 21