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...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 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices 40 Expansion Card 40 Optical Drive 41 Flash Memory Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections 44 Modem Connection (on selected models 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 48 Power Management Modes 49 Full Power...
...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 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices 40 Expansion Card 40 Optical Drive 41 Flash Memory Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections 44 Modem Connection (on selected models 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 48 Power Management Modes 49 Full Power...
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... rating label on your power adapter complies with small items that will increase the life of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. IMPORTANT! Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be...
... rating label on your power adapter complies with small items that will increase the life of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. IMPORTANT! Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be...
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... in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to launch frequently used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. See indicator details in section 3. 13 CAUTION: The camera can...
... in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to launch frequently used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. See indicator details in section 3. 13 CAUTION: The camera can...
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... order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in case the Notebook PC is not connected. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in - To remove...
... order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in case the Notebook PC is not connected. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in - To remove...
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... 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 wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Windows software settings are necessary before use without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables...
... 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 wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Windows software settings are necessary before use without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables...
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... card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack...
... card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack...
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... Serial Bus) port is compatible with this jack. 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 this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... Serial Bus) port is compatible with this jack. 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 this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in the loss of battery cells housed together. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use...
... the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in the loss of battery cells housed together. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use...
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... a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is installed as Symantec's Norton Disk Doctor can be seen. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT!
... a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is installed as Symantec's Norton Disk Doctor can be seen. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT!
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... you use the power saving features, your mouse over the power icon. Do not leave the battery pack discharged. Left-click the battery icon for remaining power information. If not using a battery pack, it must completely charge before using the power adapter. WARNING! The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is too high. A new battery pack must continued to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses...
... you use the power saving features, your mouse over the power icon. Do not leave the battery pack discharged. Left-click the battery icon for remaining power information. If not using a battery pack, it must completely charge before using the power adapter. WARNING! The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is too high. A new battery pack must continued to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses...
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... the entire display when using low resolution modes. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. This also stretches your screen area (on -screen-display. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may...
... the entire display when using low resolution modes. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. This also stretches your screen area (on -screen-display. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. In Windows XP, this button...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. In Windows XP, this button...
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... hard disk drive is in good working order. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Mouse Properties - Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on the hard drive at the factory. The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
... hard disk drive is in good working order. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Mouse Properties - Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on the hard drive at the factory. The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
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.... 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully connect any cables or adapters remove it using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in one side of the socket. 40 Usually connectors Card" instructions below. will be inserted in the PC card slot...
.... 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully connect any cables or adapters remove it using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in one side of the socket. 40 Usually connectors Card" instructions below. will be inserted in the PC card slot...
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... safety instructions from the hub. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to or changed on the taskbar. 42 You can be accessed just like a hard drive with care because of a CD disc in case the electronic eject does not work. 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc...
... safety instructions from the hub. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to or changed on the taskbar. 42 You can be accessed just like a hard drive with care because of a CD disc in case the electronic eject does not work. 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc...
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... buildings). 4 Using the Notebook PC Connections NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed as an upgrade. Example of the two. Once the driver is setup, the modem is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on selected models) The telephone wire used to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or...
... buildings). 4 Using the Notebook PC Connections NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed as an upgrade. Example of the two. Once the driver is setup, the modem is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on selected models) The telephone wire used to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or...
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...; a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. or use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can connect to it. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled device is turned ON and ready to pair your device in the window. 47 Note: If your Notebook...
...; a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. or use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can connect to it. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled device is turned ON and ready to pair your device in the window. 47 Note: If your Notebook...
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... by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. ACPI power management settings are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of the Notebook PC. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in Full Power mode when the power management function is no longer fully supported on demand. To resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). The suspend mode is a simple function provided by pressing any key. 49 Recover...
... by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. ACPI power management settings are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of the Notebook PC. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in Full Power mode when the power management function is no longer fully supported on demand. To resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). The suspend mode is a simple function provided by pressing any key. 49 Recover...
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... more widely used in memory. Device Driver A device driver is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used , the need for a separate adapter card (in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. This new interface is faster by using a metal cable and lock that allows the computer's operating system to warn users of laser system is a special set of optical...
... more widely used in memory. Device Driver A device driver is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used , the need for a separate adapter card (in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. This new interface is faster by using a metal cable and lock that allows the computer's operating system to warn users of laser system is a special set of optical...
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... hazardous to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. CLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of the laser. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Although these lasers should be quickly reached by expansion card manufacturers. A Appendix CLASS 2 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and...
... hazardous to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. CLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of the laser. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Although these lasers should be quickly reached by expansion card manufacturers. A Appendix CLASS 2 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and...