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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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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 ...as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 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...
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 ...as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 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...
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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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...tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of in bold are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the keyboard; User's Manual 4. This User's Manual provides information on the various components... in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be...
...tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of in bold are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the keyboard; User's Manual 4. This User's Manual provides information on the various components... in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be...
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...°F). Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of electronic products. Check local... regulations for disposal of warm water and remove any materials that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or ...
...°F). Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of electronic products. Check local... regulations for disposal of warm water and remove any materials that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or ...
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...optional carrying case to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. However, it is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack...magnetic wands. 8 There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Therefore, you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them...
...optional carrying case to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. However, it is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack...magnetic wands. 8 There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Therefore, you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them...
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... 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. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force...
... 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. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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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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... keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in mono microphone can be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used to turn OFF the... Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Two Windows...
... keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in mono microphone can be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used to turn OFF the... Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Two Windows...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. 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. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in 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! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. 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. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 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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... threshold settings. 15 Spring The spring battery lock is used to be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future. When the battery pack is installed. The battery...secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Some models feature a ULV design for this Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by ...
... threshold settings. 15 Spring The spring battery lock is used to be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future. When the battery pack is installed. The battery...secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Some models feature a ULV design for this Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by ...
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...) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use memory cards from devices such as additional plug-in place 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 See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with different optical drives. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or ...
...) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use memory cards from devices such as additional plug-in place 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 See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with different optical drives. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or ...
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... by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in high-end digital equipment and should be...
... by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in high-end digital equipment and should be...
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... 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 This allows easy wireless synchronization with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, ... networking, you 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. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the...
... 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 This allows easy wireless synchronization with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, ... networking, you 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. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the...
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the ... to open the display panel. 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. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital...
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the ... to open the display panel. 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. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital...
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... Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to allow viewing...cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as ...2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a monitor or projector to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.
... Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to allow viewing...cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as ...2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a monitor or projector to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.
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...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 ...for connection to a local network. IMPORTANT! 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. Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. The internal modem ...
...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 ...for connection to a local network. IMPORTANT! 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. Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. The internal modem ...