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... About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 P55 model...14 P45 model...15 Bottom Side...18 Right Side...21 P55 model...21 P45 ... model...27 P45 model...27 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...30 Using AC Power 30 Using Battery Power 32 Battery Care...33 Powering on the Notebook PC 34 The Power-On Self Test (POST 34 Checking Battery Power 36 Charging the Battery Pack 37 Power Options 38 Power Management Modes 40...
... About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 P55 model...14 P45 model...15 Bottom Side...18 Right Side...21 P55 model...21 P45 ... model...27 P45 model...27 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...30 Using AC Power 30 Using Battery Power 32 Battery Care...33 Powering on the Notebook PC 34 The Power-On Self Test (POST 34 Checking Battery Power 36 Charging the Battery Pack 37 Power Options 38 Power Management Modes 40...
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...Numeric keypad (on selected models 46 Button and Status Indicators 47 Button ...47 Status Indicators 48 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing device 52 Using the Touchpad 53 Touchpad usage illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 56 Disabling the Touchpad ...69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray...
...Numeric keypad (on selected models 46 Button and Status Indicators 47 Button ...47 Status Indicators 48 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing device 52 Using the Touchpad 53 Touchpad usage illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 56 Disabling the Touchpad ...69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray...
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... Regulations A-26 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-27 Regional notice for Singapore A-27 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-28 European Union Eco-label A-30 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-31 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-31 Prevention of Hearing Loss A-31 Coating Notice A-31 Copyright Information A-32 Limitation...
... Regulations A-26 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-27 Regional notice for Singapore A-27 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-28 European Union Eco-label A-30 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-31 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-31 Prevention of Hearing Loss A-31 Coating Notice A-31 Copyright Information A-32 Limitation...
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... have different degrees of this manual. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are... major sections of importance as being correct. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the...
... have different degrees of this manual. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are... major sections of importance as being correct. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the...
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...drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a ... or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe...
...drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a ... or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe...
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...indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and... damage the Notebook PC. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other...
...indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and... damage the Notebook PC. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other...
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...is latched securely in the closed position to prevent scratching of the volume control as well as the equalizer to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Be careful not to settings other than the center position may cause DANGER. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the... or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level. Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned off and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to keep your body from earphones or headphones can...
...is latched securely in the closed position to prevent scratching of the volume control as well as the equalizer to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Be careful not to settings other than the center position may cause DANGER. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the... or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level. Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned off and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to keep your body from earphones or headphones can...
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... and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Remember that it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. There are three main types of airport ... charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people or individual items). Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings....
... and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Remember that it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. There are three main types of airport ... charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people or individual items). Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings....
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... an electrical outlet (100V-240V) C. C. Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. C A Notebook PC User Manual B 11 B. Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Preparing your... Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack A. Connect the AC ...
... an electrical outlet (100V-240V) C. C. Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. C A Notebook PC User Manual B 11 B. Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Preparing your... Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack A. Connect the AC ...
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Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb. Turning the power on Press the power button. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel A. B.
Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb. Turning the power on Press the power button. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel A. B.
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The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. P55 model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory.
The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. P55 model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory.
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...in camera is in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 4 �D��is opened. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera The...-in use plain water if necessary) to turn on and once to clean the display panel. 5 Power Button The power button turns the Notebook PC on and off the Notebook PC. Press the power button once to turn off , and wakes it up from suspend mode.
...in camera is in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 4 �D��is opened. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera The...-in use plain water if necessary) to turn on and once to clean the display panel. 5 Power Button The power button turns the Notebook PC on and off the Notebook PC. Press the power button once to turn off , and wakes it up from suspend mode.
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... QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as pointer direction keys. For more details, refer to Windows, and control multimedia functions. Notebook PC User Manual 17
... QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as pointer direction keys. For more details, refer to Windows, and control multimedia functions. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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The battery pack size varies depending on YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 18 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC on model. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT USE on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in operation.
The battery pack size varies depending on YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 18 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC on model. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT USE on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in operation.
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... and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack....The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Manual Battery Lock The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving ...
... and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack....The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Manual Battery Lock The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving ...
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...Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for...and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Only purchase ...
...Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for...and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Only purchase ...
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.... Right Side P55 model 12 3 P45 model 4 56 7 12 3 4 56 8 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to...
.... Right Side P55 model 12 3 P45 model 4 56 7 12 3 4 56 8 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to...
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...eject does not work. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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...scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic...
...eject does not work. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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...scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic...