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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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... ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Contents 1. 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... Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard 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...
... ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Contents 1. 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... Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard 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...
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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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...this guide that you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. The following are major sections of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. User's Manual 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks safely...them. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides ...
...this guide that you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. The following are major sections of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. User's Manual 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks safely...them. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides ...
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...the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with the rating. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Follow all servicing to or... solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that will increase the life of electronic products. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit ...
...the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with the rating. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Follow all servicing to or... solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that will increase the life of electronic products. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit ...
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... long trips. Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Therefore, you do not send your Notebook PC. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Be aware that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional... carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to magnetic wands. 8 There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings....
... long trips. Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Therefore, you do not send your Notebook PC. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Be aware that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional... carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to magnetic wands. 8 There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings....
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... Display Panel 4. 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 Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button...
... Display Panel 4. 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 Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button...
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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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... full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or... simple audio recordings. 9 Status Indicators (top) Status indicator details are provided to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The...
... full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or... simple audio recordings. 9 Status Indicators (top) Status indicator details are provided to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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...and must be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will void the ...authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to keep the battery pack secured. WARNING! Additional memory will increase application performance...
...and must be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will void the ...authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to keep the battery pack secured. WARNING! Additional memory will increase application performance...
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... on a single computer, with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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 by right... used to run simultaneously on each model. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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) capabilities...
... on a single computer, with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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 by right... used to run simultaneously on each model. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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) capabilities...
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.... Use this feature 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 turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. This new interface is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections...
.... Use this feature 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 turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. This new interface is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections...
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... 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 the Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables,...computer, with infrared-equipped devices or computers. Make sure that most peripherals 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 sight to run ...
... 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 the Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables,...computer, with infrared-equipped devices or computers. Make sure that most peripherals 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 sight to run ...
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... improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. 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... 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.
... improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. 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... 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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... 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is...devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. Use an ...
... 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is...devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. Use an ...
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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 built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem 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 a local network. Some security products 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 built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem 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 a local network. Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers....