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... 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Powering ON the Notebook PC 28 The Power-On Self Test (POST 28 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal...
... 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Powering ON the Notebook PC 28 The Power-On Self Test (POST 28 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal...
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...magnetic or electrical fields. Check local regulations for disposal of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. 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 not use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be sure that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or...
...magnetic or electrical fields. Check local regulations for disposal of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. 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 not use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be sure that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or...
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.... Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is turned OFF to the connectors. Most airlines will have restrictions for . However, it takes much longer to... The Notebook PC's surface is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to use . Therefore, you do not send your...
.... Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is turned OFF to the connectors. Most airlines will have restrictions for . However, it takes much longer to... The Notebook PC's surface is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to use . Therefore, you do not send your...
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... into sleep or hibernation modes. When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 2. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT!
... into sleep or hibernation modes. When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 2. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT!
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... the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The battery pack size varies depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. DO NOT...
... the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The battery pack size varies depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. DO NOT...
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...PC when AC power is not connected. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a ...single unit. 7 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
...PC when AC power is not connected. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a ...single unit. 7 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
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.... 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with bandwidth to spare to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio...
.... 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with bandwidth to spare to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio...
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 25
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 25
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... servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. If a three-prong plug is provided, you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter... HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. This Notebook PC may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. That means that includes power and modem adapters for almost...
... servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. If a three-prong plug is provided, you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter... HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. This Notebook PC may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. That means that includes power and modem adapters for almost...
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... for this may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have its...Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 27 A fully charged pack will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. If your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. ...
... for this may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have its...Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 27 A fully charged pack will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. If your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. ...
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... work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of working power. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Screen captures shown here...
... work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of working power. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Screen captures shown here...
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... Options. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
... Options. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
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...) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Power4Gear eXtreme (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on a Windows object. 33 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the...+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. The key with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to maximize performance versus battery time.
...) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Power4Gear eXtreme (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on a Windows object. 33 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the...+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. The key with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to maximize performance versus battery time.
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... Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2.0 for details. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on this key even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will prevent..., and to see a dim light on the display. Express Gate Key Pressing this button again. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. This key may blink but will launch Express Gate.
... Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2.0 for details. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on this key even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will prevent..., and to see a dim light on the display. Express Gate Key Pressing this button again. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. This key may blink but will launch Express Gate.
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... slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is only applicable on models with built-in the Suspend-to... is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 35 Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. When the built-in wireless LAN is turned OFF or in wireless ...
... slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is only applicable on models with built-in the Suspend-to... is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 35 Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. When the built-in wireless LAN is turned OFF or in wireless ...
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... the provided Direct Console 2.0 software to section 4 for MS Outlook items, and battery level. Refer to section 4 for you to customize the default display. You can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. EXPRESS OFF ON Notebook LEDs EXPRESS OFF ON HDMI E-SATA HDMI...
... the provided Direct Console 2.0 software to section 4 for MS Outlook items, and battery level. Refer to section 4 for you to customize the default display. You can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. EXPRESS OFF ON Notebook LEDs EXPRESS OFF ON HDMI E-SATA HDMI...
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.... The secondary hard disk drive is dropped. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds...
.... The secondary hard disk drive is dropped. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds...
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... the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Removing a Memory Card: 3 3 (This is only an example.) (This is only an example. The BIOS automatically detects the...
... the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Removing a Memory Card: 3 3 (This is only an example.) (This is only an example. The BIOS automatically detects the...
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Clear the Enable in the Notification area to use these two modes without attaching the power adapter. Doubleclick the Direct Console 2.0 icon ( ) in battery mode check box if you do not want to open the main control panel. If so, it will automatically switch back to adjust the system ...
Clear the Enable in the Notification area to use these two modes without attaching the power adapter. Doubleclick the Direct Console 2.0 icon ( ) in battery mode check box if you do not want to open the main control panel. If so, it will automatically switch back to adjust the system ...
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... + Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth. 3. A-4 4. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar menu. 3b. Prepare the Bluetooth mouse. • Install two "AA" batteries. • Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the mouse. Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from this screen. If launched from the Control Panel...
... + Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth. 3. A-4 4. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar menu. 3b. Prepare the Bluetooth mouse. • Install two "AA" batteries. • Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the mouse. Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from this screen. If launched from the Control Panel...