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... 27 Power Options...28 Power Management Modes 29 Sleep and Hibernate 29 Thermal Power Control 29 Special Keyboard Functions 30 Colored Hot Keys 30 Microsoft Windows Keys 32 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 32 Keyboard as Pointers 32 Switches and Status Indicators 33 Switches...33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User...
... 27 Power Options...28 Power Management Modes 29 Sleep and Hibernate 29 Thermal Power Control 29 Special Keyboard Functions 30 Colored Hot Keys 30 Microsoft Windows Keys 32 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 32 Keyboard as Pointers 32 Switches and Status Indicators 33 Switches...33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User...
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...Hard Disk Drive...46 Memory (RAM)...46 Connections...47 Modem Connection 47 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 49 Windows Wireless Network Connection 50 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 51 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 36 4. Contents...A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary...A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-32
...Hard Disk Drive...46 Memory (RAM)...46 Connections...47 Modem Connection 47 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 49 Windows Wireless Network Connection 50 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 51 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 36 4. Contents...A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary...A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-32
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Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- When opening, do ... the battery pack 2. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes...
Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- When opening, do ... the battery pack 2. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes...
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...it is a pointing device that of a button. Do not to bend or press the panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to clean the display panel. Details ...one push of desktop monitors without chemical liquids (use . CAUTION: The lens can only flip through the bottom. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) ...
...it is a pointing device that of a button. Do not to bend or press the panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to clean the display panel. Details ...one push of desktop monitors without chemical liquids (use . CAUTION: The lens can only flip through the bottom. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) ...
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... connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to amplified speakers or headphones. When enabled, the wireless status...
... connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to amplified speakers or headphones. When enabled, the wireless status...
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You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive ...
You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive ...
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...as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... This record is turned ON. In most cases the record should take your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click ... If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. To run Windows disk checking program. sectors" for servicing. IMPORTANT! This is part of a new operating system. WARNING! If necessary, you may get a message ...
...as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... This record is turned ON. In most cases the record should take your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click ... If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. To run Windows disk checking program. sectors" for servicing. IMPORTANT! This is part of a new operating system. WARNING! If necessary, you may get a message ...
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...frequently. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion... to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is connected to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Charging the Battery Pack Before you will discharge over time.
...frequently. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion... to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is connected to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Charging the Battery Pack Before you will discharge over time.
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... switch can be prompted to the lock icon. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to press the shutdown button. doing so can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." To restart the system manually, choose Restart. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook...
... switch can be prompted to the lock icon. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to press the shutdown button. doing so can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." To restart the system manually, choose Restart. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook...
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... states. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can use to remain powered. Sleep is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
... states. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can use to remain powered. Sleep is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
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...PC. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and ... External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while...
...PC. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and ... External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while...
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...the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [Fn][Ins/Num LK], the number lock LED lights up , [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for left of the Windows desktop. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U]...numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys ...
...the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [Fn][Ins/Num LK], the number lock LED lights up , [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for left of the Windows desktop. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U]...numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys ...
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...or removing the power adapter will launch Express Gate. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will prevent ... and battery mode. Locking the touchpad will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Express Gate Key Pressing this button will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. The power saving modes...
...or removing the power adapter will launch Express Gate. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will prevent ... and battery mode. Locking the touchpad will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Express Gate Key Pressing this button will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. The power saving modes...
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... switch only works when the display panel is opened. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 34 OFF ON OFF... LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to...
... switch only works when the display panel is opened. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 34 OFF ON OFF... LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to...
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... functions may defer depending on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for CD control functions. Using audio disc or movie disc with Windows Media Player CD Play/Pause When stopped, begins disc play . When playing, pauses disc play . CD Stop When playing: Stops disc play... the next audio track/movie chapter. Results may run automatically), these multimedia control keys have no function. When Windows Media Center is opened (may differ with Windows Media Player. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for convenient controlling of each multimedia ...
... functions may defer depending on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for CD control functions. Using audio disc or movie disc with Windows Media Player CD Play/Pause When stopped, begins disc play . When playing, pauses disc play . CD Stop When playing: Stops disc play... the next audio track/movie chapter. Results may run automatically), these multimedia control keys have no function. When Windows Media Center is opened (may differ with Windows Media Player. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for convenient controlling of each multimedia ...
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... button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - Move the pointer over an item, press the left button twice...
... button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - Move the pointer over an item, press the left button twice...
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...hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on the screen you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to pick up the included touchpad utility to the desired location, then release the button. Dragging means to allow easy... Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can simply double-tap on touchpad. 4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - The following illustrations produce the same results. ...
...hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on the screen you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to pick up the included touchpad utility to the desired location, then release the button. Dragging means to allow easy... Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can simply double-tap on touchpad. 4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - The following illustrations produce the same results. ...
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... light pressure. Select this feature. 41 The touchpad responds to movement not to tap the surface too hard. Models with Synaptics touchpad. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can be easily damaged. Models with ALPS touchpad. There is pressure sensitive. 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for , it can automatically disable the Notebook PC... of the touchpad. If not properly cared for the Touchpad The touchpad is no need to force. This feature is attached. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings.
... light pressure. Select this feature. 41 The touchpad responds to movement not to tap the surface too hard. Models with Synaptics touchpad. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can be easily damaged. Models with ALPS touchpad. There is pressure sensitive. 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for , it can automatically disable the Notebook PC... of the touchpad. If not properly cared for the Touchpad The touchpad is no need to force. This feature is attached. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings.
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... area. 44 Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to hold the CD in the same area. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. You can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can adjust the volume using hotkeys... or Windows speaker icon in mind the important safety instructions from the hub. Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place...
... area. 44 Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to hold the CD in the same area. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. You can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can adjust the volume using hotkeys... or Windows speaker icon in mind the important safety instructions from the hub. Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place...
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... Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card ... xD Picture Card MMC (Multimedia Card) MMC Plus RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/...
... Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card ... xD Picture Card MMC (Multimedia Card) MMC Plus RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/...