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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 29...
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 29...
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... surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in fire. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any materials... adapter complies with any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
... surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in fire. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any materials... adapter complies with any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
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... checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used...OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport,...
... checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used...OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport,...
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Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Press the ...
Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Press the ...
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...Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Hard disk drive upgrades are to faster processors in the ...Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Additional memory will automatically lock. 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 ...
...Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Hard disk drive upgrades are to faster processors in the ...Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Additional memory will automatically lock. 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 ...
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...the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to a television or video projection device. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-...Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a...
...the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to a television or video projection device. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-...Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a...
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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 3.
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... connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.... Your Notebook PC comes with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Different countries may connect the power cord to the Notebook PC. WARNING! 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power...
... connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.... Your Notebook PC comes with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Different countries may connect the power cord to the Notebook PC. WARNING! 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power...
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... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized... service center. 25 If there is higher than the outside temperature. You must be recharged. The battery pack consists of a set of battery life, which can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use the following procedures to work with this Notebook PC....
... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized... service center. 25 If there is higher than the outside temperature. You must be recharged. The battery pack consists of a set of battery life, which can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use the following procedures to work with this Notebook PC....
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...STD) is not the same as the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. Suspend-to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is connected, charging status will be shown. If not using it may fail to accurately report the amount of the display panel. 3 Getting...varies depending on how you use your Notebook PC on the icon for power management settings. Move your system. A new battery pack must completely charge before using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it for submenus. Note: Screen...
...STD) is not the same as the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. Suspend-to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is connected, charging status will be shown. If not using it may fail to accurately report the amount of the display panel. 3 Getting...varies depending on how you use your Notebook PC on the icon for power management settings. Move your system. A new battery pack must completely charge before using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it for submenus. Note: Screen...
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...-toDisk depending on sleep button setting in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to save battery power. This also stretches your screen area (on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key...
...-toDisk depending on sleep button setting in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to save battery power. This also stretches your screen area (on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key...
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...AC or DC). Press once to enable and once to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in order to disable the BT function. (...). Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to music CDs or files.
...AC or DC). Press once to enable and once to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in order to disable the BT function. (...). Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to music CDs or files.
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... 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 BT function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Wireless... Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Standby) mode. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is activated. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in...
... 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 BT function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Wireless... Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Standby) mode. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is activated. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in...
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.... Power Savings In addition to be shown by the following: "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. These low power modes are designed to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of disabling all power management features. The Standby mode is no longer fully supported on demand. Because newer operating systems...
.... Power Savings In addition to be shown by the following: "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. These low power modes are designed to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of disabling all power management features. The Standby mode is no longer fully supported on demand. Because newer operating systems...
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... for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Soft OFF • Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low --
... for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Soft OFF • Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low --
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... reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use as they may explode. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium...connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including ...
... reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use as they may explode. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium...connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including ...