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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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... 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 ...
... 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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...useful information for special situations. Important information that must be aware of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks... 5. The following are major sections of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you to use them. Vital information...
...useful information for special situations. Important information that must be aware of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to complete certain tasks... 5. The following are major sections of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you to use them. Vital information...
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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in order to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this... dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to qualified personnel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Follow all servicing to the...
.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in order to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in this... dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to qualified personnel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Follow all servicing to the...
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...a carrying bag to magnetic wands. Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to the connectors. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. However, it ...), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for . CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use only between and not during transport. ...
...a carrying bag to magnetic wands. Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to the connectors. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. However, it ...), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for . CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use only between and not during transport. ...
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... or else the hinges may break! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display... panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Install the battery pack...
... or else the hinges may break! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display... panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Install the battery pack...
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
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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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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. 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on next page)
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... system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad 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 depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
... system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad 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 depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds ...or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the...
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds ...or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the...
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... detects the amount of a wireless networking card in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer...be held in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment...
... detects the amount of a wireless networking card in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer...be held in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment...
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...connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to a local network. 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 eight pins is compatible with two pins ...is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard ...
...connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to a local network. 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 eight pins is compatible with two pins ...is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard ...
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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. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack The...
... 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. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack The...
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... clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject ...2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. See the marketing specifica- 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...
... clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject ...2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. See the marketing specifica- 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...
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... TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block... Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on...
... TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block... Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on...
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... sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the.... 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). ...
... sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the.... 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). ...
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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. 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