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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 Cursors 32 Switches and Status Indicators 33 Switches 33 Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom...
... 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 Cursors 32 Switches and Status Indicators 33 Switches 33 Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom...
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... Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections 48 Modem Connection 48 Network Connection 49 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 52 Antenna Connections (on selected models 53 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 54...
... Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections 48 Modem Connection 48 Network Connection 49 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 52 Antenna Connections (on selected models 53 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 54...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories 2 Optional Connections 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional 4 Operating System and Software 6 System BIOS Settings 7 Common Problems and Solutions 9 Windows Vista Software Recovery 15 Glossary 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 21 Notebook PC Information 32
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories 2 Optional Connections 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional 4 Operating System and Software 6 System BIOS Settings 7 Common Problems and Solutions 9 Windows Vista Software Recovery 15 Glossary 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 21 Notebook PC Information 32
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... PC 1.3M PIXELS MODE MODE IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down...
... PC 1.3M PIXELS MODE MODE IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down...
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...like that provides the same functions as your fingerprint as a desk- Details are software controlled. 12 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without any ...) to clean the display panel. See indicator details in section 3. 11 Audio Speaker System (on selected models) The built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is easier on selected models) The light...
...like that provides the same functions as your fingerprint as a desk- Details are software controlled. 12 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without any ...) to clean the display panel. See indicator details in section 3. 11 Audio Speaker System (on selected models) The built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is easier on selected models) The light...
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... electronic eject does not work. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in proportion to eject the optical...
... electronic eject does not work. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in proportion to eject the optical...
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When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) (on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) ...
When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) (on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) ...
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If you need to 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. WARNING! ... and repair but the process will first run through a series of the system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will run Windows disk checking program. This record is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. DO NOT carry or cover...
If you need to 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. WARNING! ... and repair but the process will first run through a series of the system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will run Windows disk checking program. This record is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. DO NOT carry or cover...
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... when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may fail to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). removing both the power adapter and battery pack). It takes a few hours 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 complete battery depletion or no power is available due to accurately report the amount of charge left ...
... when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may fail to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). removing both the power adapter and battery pack). It takes a few hours 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 complete battery depletion or no power is available due to accurately report the amount of charge left ...
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... sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can result in loss or destruction of your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options."
... sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can result in loss or destruction of your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options."
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.... (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to be known in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. The power management features are three power control methods for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 29...
.... (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to be known in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. The power management features are three power control methods for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 29...
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... pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad... buttons will launch your Email application while Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 30 Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out...
... pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad... buttons will launch your Email application while Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 30 Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out...
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... Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started 1.3M PIXELS MODE Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color... display color enhance- Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. My Profile ment modes in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF.
... Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started 1.3M PIXELS MODE Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color... display color enhance- Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. My Profile ment modes in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF.
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.../Num LK], the number lock LED lights up. For example [Shift][8] for up , [Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for left of the Windows desktop. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on... [Fn][8] for up , [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one 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 cursor keys shown below. NOTE: The red arrows are labeled...
.../Num LK], the number lock LED lights up. For example [Shift][8] for up , [Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for left of the Windows desktop. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on... [Fn][8] for up , [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one 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 cursor keys shown below. NOTE: The red arrows are labeled...
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...ASUS LifeFrame software application which allows you to capture, store, edit, and manage photos with an on-screen display. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch can be customized in camera. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Windows... switch the system between various power saving modes. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to use with the built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." LifeFrame features "Face Tracking," "Emotion Icons," "Face Compare," "Face Match," "Face Symmetry...
...ASUS LifeFrame software application which allows you to capture, store, edit, and manage photos with an on-screen display. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch can be customized in camera. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Windows... switch the system between various power saving modes. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to use with the built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." LifeFrame features "Face Tracking," "Emotion Icons," "Face Compare," "Face Match," "Face Symmetry...
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When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is connected. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned ...
When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is connected. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned ...
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... keys allows for CD control functions. Note: Some control key functions may defer depending on the Notebook PC with other multimedia applications. Note: When Windows Media Center is opened (may differ with Windows Media Player. Results may run automatically), these multimedia control keys have no function. You must use... Center remote controller or touchpad/mouse and direction keys. 35 Note: Use the [Fn] key in combination with Windows Media Player CD Play/Pause When stopped, begins disc play. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) When playing: Skips to the next audio track/...
... keys allows for CD control functions. Note: Some control key functions may defer depending on the Notebook PC with other multimedia applications. Note: When Windows Media Center is opened (may differ with Windows Media Player. Results may run automatically), these multimedia control keys have no function. You must use... Center remote controller or touchpad/mouse and direction keys. 35 Note: Use the [Fn] key in combination with Windows Media Player CD Play/Pause When stopped, begins disc play. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) When playing: Skips to the next audio track/...
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The touchpad is still required for working with some application software. The touchpad's primary function is required to scroll a window up or down . Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Using the ...
The touchpad is still required for working with some application software. The touchpad's primary function is required to scroll a window up or down . Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Using the ...
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... will change color. Move the cursor over an item, press the left button twice and release. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." With the cursor over the icon you wish to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you can...
... will change color. Move the cursor over an item, press the left button twice and release. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." With the cursor over the icon you wish to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you can...
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Take note of the touchpad. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can be easily damaged. Models with your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. ... to enable this feature, select the option in the "Control Panel". NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings. The touchpad responds best to force. This feature is attached. Select this option to turn ON this feature. 41...
Take note of the touchpad. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can be easily damaged. Models with your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. ... to enable this feature, select the option in the "Control Panel". NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings. The touchpad responds best to force. This feature is attached. Select this option to turn ON this feature. 41...