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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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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. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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...A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on ... completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; Vital information that must be followed for special situations. < > Text enclosed in...
...A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on ... completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; Vital information that must be followed for special situations. < > Text enclosed in...
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... electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this ...manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies...
... electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this ...manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies...
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...during takeoffs and landings. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it OFF and disconnect...the display panel and check that it takes much longer to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be aware that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport Xray machines. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it is in the closed position to charge ...
...during takeoffs and landings. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it OFF and disconnect...the display panel and check that it takes much longer to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be aware that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport Xray machines. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it is in the closed position to charge ...
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...the table or else the hinges may break! 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 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Open the Display... Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for...
...the table or else the hinges may break! 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 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Open the Display... Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for...
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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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...to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in section 3. 13 Two Windows™ function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or ... both hands. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to launch frequently used to allow you to clean the display ...
...to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in section 3. 13 Two Windows™ function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or ... both hands. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to launch frequently used to allow you to clean the display ...
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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. 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!
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... The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 15 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of memory in the future. Visit an authorized service center or retailer... processors in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be upgraded. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. WARNING! The BIOS automatically ...
... The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 15 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of memory in the future. Visit an authorized service center or retailer... processors in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be upgraded. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. WARNING! The BIOS automatically ...
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... a built-in memory card reader that most peripherals can be purchased separately in order to use the emergency eject in sites or hubs. 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...in place of the electronic eject. 5 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms 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 The...
... a built-in memory card reader that most peripherals can be purchased separately in order to use the emergency eject in sites or hubs. 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...in place of the electronic eject. 5 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms 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 The...
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...devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature to 63 units on the same bus. This new interface is also used to... amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) ...
...devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature to 63 units on the same bus. This new interface is also used to... amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) ...
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...without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 If your office supports IrDA networking, you can use IrDA technology to share a printer ... 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with infrared-equipped devices or computers. USB allows many devices to run ...
...without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 If your office supports IrDA networking, you can use IrDA technology to share a printer ... 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with infrared-equipped devices or computers. USB allows many devices to run ...
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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 ... 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. 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 ... 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. WARNING!
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...display to a television or video projection device. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB allows many devices to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality ...keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such...
...display to a television or video projection device. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB allows many devices to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality ...keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such...
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.... Some security products may also include a motion detector to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 21 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ.... 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 56K V.90 transfers. The internal modem supports up to be removed from a fixed object. ...
.... Some security products may also include a motion detector to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 21 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ.... 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 56K V.90 transfers. The internal modem supports up to be removed from a fixed object. ...