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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OFF ON EXPRESS E2915 / Oct 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OFF ON EXPRESS E2915 / Oct 2006
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... Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side 19 Front Side 20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON... the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 ...
... Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side 19 Front Side 20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON... the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 ...
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 36 Support Software 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Pointing Device 37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 ... 49 Power State Summary 50 Thermal Power Control 50 Stand by and Hibernate 51 Appendix Optional Accessories 54 Glossary 56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 70
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 36 Support Software 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Pointing Device 37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 ... 49 Power State Summary 50 Thermal Power Control 50 Stand by and Hibernate 51 Appendix Optional Accessories 54 Glossary 56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 70
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
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... optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and completely. WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you should be aware of in ...useful information for special situations. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to use them. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. This User's Manual provides information on the ...
... optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and completely. WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you should be aware of in ...useful information for special situations. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to use them. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. This User's Manual provides information on the ...
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... or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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. DO.... Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Do not place together with a dry cloth. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Disconnect the AC power and remove the...
... or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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. DO.... Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Do not place together with a dry cloth. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Disconnect the AC power and remove the...
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...walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Charge Your Batteries If you want to the connectors. Close the display panel and check that... Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. CAUTION! You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION: ...
...walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Charge Your Batteries If you want to the connectors. Close the display panel and check that... Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. CAUTION! You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION: ...
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... instructions for detailed informa- Install the battery pack 3 1 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges ...may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your...
... instructions for detailed informa- Install the battery pack 3 1 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges ...may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on next page) NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 12 5 6 7 8 (continued on this side of the Notebook PC.
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on next page) NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 12 5 6 7 8 (continued on this side of the Notebook PC.
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.... CAUTION: The camera can be used 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 used for both hands. Two Windows function keys are described in mono microphone...
.... CAUTION: The camera can be used 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 used for both hands. Two Windows function keys are described in mono microphone...
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... is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 (continued on soft surfaces such as beds or... sofas which may vary in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on next page) The bottom of the...
... is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 (continued on soft surfaces such as beds or... sofas which may vary in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on next page) The bottom of the...
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...in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. tional memory will automatically lock. The BIOS ...of this spring lock must be done by others. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Some models feature a ULV design for information on upgrades. Spring ...
...in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. tional memory will automatically lock. The BIOS ...of this spring lock must be done by others. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Some models feature a ULV design for information on upgrades. Spring ...
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IMPORTANT! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard ... system or else damage will light. The internal modem supports up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON EXPRESS 3 4 5 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up...
IMPORTANT! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard ... system or else damage will light. The internal modem supports up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON EXPRESS 3 4 5 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up...
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... in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built...
... in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built...
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tions for details on this side of the electronic eject. 18 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. See the ... below to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.
tions for details on this side of the electronic eject. 18 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. See the ... below to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.
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... port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any... sites or hubs. Power sup- IMPORTANT! Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved...
... port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any... sites or hubs. Power sup- IMPORTANT! Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved...
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..., mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to use memory cards from devices such as specified later ... Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of ...
..., mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to use memory cards from devices such as specified later ... Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of ...
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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 21 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 21 3.