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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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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 Contents 4.
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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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...as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the keyboard; Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. WARNING! Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. ... to prevent damage to use them. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. This User's...
...as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the keyboard; Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. WARNING! Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. ... to prevent damage to use them. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. This User's...
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... that is powered ON with any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. DO NOT expose to the rating label on your power adapter complies with small items that your lap or any foreign... objects into the Notebook PC. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT ...
... that is powered ON with any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. DO NOT expose to the rating label on your power adapter complies with small items that your lap or any foreign... objects into the Notebook PC. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT ...
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... charges the battery pack as long as it is latched securely in use. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. Remember that it is plugged ... head retracts when the power is still ON. CAUTION! Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use only between and not...
... charges the battery pack as long as it is latched securely in use. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. Remember that it is plugged ... head retracts when the power is still ON. CAUTION! Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use only between and not...
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... not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Press the...
... not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Press the...
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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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The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be adjusted facing forward or facing backward but can only flip through the bottom. ...
The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be adjusted facing forward or facing backward but can only flip through the bottom. ...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 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 ... the vents. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the...
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 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 ... the vents. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the...
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... card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Addi- WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. tional memory will increase...your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack ...
... card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Addi- WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. tional memory will increase...your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack ...
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...pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. 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 eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem ... components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! 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 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as ...
...pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. 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 eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem ... components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! 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 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as ...
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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.
... 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.
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... for details on this side of the electronic eject. 18 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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. You can... button for opening the tray. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to eject the optical drive tray in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica-
... for details on this side of the electronic eject. 18 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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. You can... button for opening the tray. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to eject the optical drive tray in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica-
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...computer. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power sup- plied through this jack supplies power to allow cool air to enter and warm air to... sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (...
...computer. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power sup- plied through this jack supplies power to allow cool air to enter and warm air to... sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (...
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...or else the hinges may break! 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 order to open the display panel. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital...with external stereo headphones or speakers). When opening, do not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this...
...or else the hinges may break! 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 order to open the display panel. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital...with external stereo headphones or speakers). When opening, do not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this...
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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.