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...directly when the system is entirely self-contained, so you can use it at the Express Gate menu where you can press this key. ASUS Express Gate To enter Express Gate, you need to power off . The location of the Express Gate key. The icon on the instant ...instant key to enter Express Gate directly from a poweredoff state. The Power4Gear key toggles power savings between various power saving modes under the Microsoft Windows environment. Within a few seconds of powering on environment that gives you quick access to several applications. The Express Gate key will not function under...
...directly when the system is entirely self-contained, so you can use it at the Express Gate menu where you can press this key. ASUS Express Gate To enter Express Gate, you need to power off . The location of the Express Gate key. The icon on the instant ...instant key to enter Express Gate directly from a poweredoff state. The Power4Gear key toggles power savings between various power saving modes under the Microsoft Windows environment. Within a few seconds of powering on environment that gives you quick access to several applications. The Express Gate key will not function under...
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... an application button on the LaunchBar at bottom of the screen to launch or switch between applications. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up a menu of applications. If an application stops responding, right-click that the application is your first... in the Express Gate environment, click the buttons on the LaunchBar denotes that application button and click Close to force the unresponsive application to close. ASUS Express Gate
... an application button on the LaunchBar at bottom of the screen to launch or switch between applications. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up a menu of applications. If an application stops responding, right-click that the application is your first... in the Express Gate environment, click the buttons on the LaunchBar denotes that application button and click Close to force the unresponsive application to close. ASUS Express Gate
User Manual
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... 25 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes 27 Sleep and Hibernate 27 Thermal Power Control 27 Special Keyboard Functions 28 Colored Hot Keys 28 Microsoft Windows Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 30 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches 31 Status Indicators 33 Introducing the Notebook PC...
... 25 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes 27 Sleep and Hibernate 27 Thermal Power Control 27 Special Keyboard Functions 28 Colored Hot Keys 28 Microsoft Windows Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 30 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches 31 Status Indicators 33 Introducing the Notebook PC...
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... Card Reader 46 Hard Disk Drive 47 Memory (RAM 48 Connections 49 Modem Connection 49 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 51 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 53 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 54 Antenna Connections (on selected models 55...
... Card Reader 46 Hard Disk Drive 47 Memory (RAM 48 Connections 49 Modem Connection 49 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 51 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 53 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 54 Antenna Connections (on selected models 55...
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Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3. Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4.
Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3. Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4.
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...Built-in) The built-in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons) This indicator will not light. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status ...indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. When...
...Built-in) The built-in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons) This indicator will not light. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status ...indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. When...
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... and allows for use . 12 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Windows software settings are necessary before use with the provided digital TV/FM antenna or input from audio devices. Cable service connection can receive digital TV...
... and allows for use . 12 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Windows software settings are necessary before use with the provided digital TV/FM antenna or input from audio devices. Cable service connection can receive digital TV...
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... indicators) to enable or disable this jack. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 Audio Speaker The built-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by model...
... indicators) to enable or disable this jack. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 Audio Speaker The built-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by model...
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... still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start. IMPORTANT... appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running a software disk checking utility, you should be seen. If you need to run Windows disk checking program. This record is turned ON.
... still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start. IMPORTANT... appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running a software disk checking utility, you should be seen. If you need to run Windows disk checking program. This record is turned ON.
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... pack). Suspend-to accurately report the amount of the display panel. Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the...
... pack). Suspend-to accurately report the amount of the display panel. Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the...
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... system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; Actual behavior of the power switch can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to the lock icon. doing so can be prompted to your operating system, you may be...
... system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; Actual behavior of the power switch can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to the lock icon. doing so can be prompted to your operating system, you may be...
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... down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are...
... down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are...
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Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 28 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property ...
Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 28 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property ...
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.... Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on a Windows object. If an external keyboard is embedded in orange on the keyboard as shown here. 30 With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of... below . They are labeled in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of the Windows desktop. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as described below . With Number Lock ON...
.... Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on a Windows object. If an external keyboard is embedded in orange on the keyboard as shown here. 30 With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of... below . They are labeled in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of the Windows desktop. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as described below . With Number Lock ON...
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3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front
3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front
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My personal setting Preview window Click Add after reading all of the alarms have been dismissed. otherwise your personal text/icon to the Direct Messenger display. MS Messenger Call - Message ...
My personal setting Preview window Click Add after reading all of the alarms have been dismissed. otherwise your personal text/icon to the Direct Messenger display. MS Messenger Call - Message ...
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.../Double-tapping - The following illustrations produce the same results. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Dragging - You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. With the cursor over an item, press the left button or tap the pad twice...
.../Double-tapping - The following illustrations produce the same results. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Dragging - You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. With the cursor over an item, press the left button or tap the pad twice...