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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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... About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side 19 Front Side 20 3. 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...
... About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side 19 Front Side 20 3. 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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1. 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
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...that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that must... be aware of in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that you information on using the...
...that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that must... be aware of in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that you information on using the...
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... not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in environments with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. Check local regulations for ...will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. IMPORTANT! Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with the rating. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer to ...
... not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in environments with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. Check local regulations for ...will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. IMPORTANT! Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with the rating. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer to ...
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...any optional battery packs before going on people or individual items). Be careful not to the connectors. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or...airline if you want to magnetic wands. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to prevent scratching of airport security devices...
...any optional battery packs before going on people or individual items). Be careful not to the connectors. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or...airline if you want to magnetic wands. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to prevent scratching of airport security devices...
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Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else ...the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook...
Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else ...the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook...
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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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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) 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.
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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 auto-activated by supported software. 2 Multi-Position Camera (on the eyes. See indicator...
... 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 auto-activated by supported software. 2 Multi-Position Camera (on the eyes. See indicator...
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2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 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 PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 (continued on soft surfaces such as beds or ...
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 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 PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 (continued on soft surfaces such as beds or ...
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... after the memory is used to be done by others. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart,... user in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 15 End-user removal...
... after the memory is used to be done by others. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart,... user in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 15 End-user removal...
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... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on next page) When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in... sites or hubs. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. 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 larger than the RJ-45...
... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on next page) When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in... sites or hubs. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. 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 larger than the RJ-45...
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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 jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This new interface is available to support...
... 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 jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This new interface is available to support...
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...also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives. 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) capabilities. 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 is used...
...also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives. 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) capabilities. 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 is used...
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... fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power sup- CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB supports hot-swapping of the...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Some security products may occur. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus)...
... fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power sup- CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB supports hot-swapping of the...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Some security products may occur. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus)...
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... by the display panel! 20 This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). The multimedia sound system features ..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 3 Display Panel Button Press...
... by the display panel! 20 This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). The multimedia sound system features ..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 3 Display Panel Button Press...
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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 3.