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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
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Contents 1. Getting Started ...23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power ...24 Using Battery Power ...24 Charging the Battery Pack ...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...26 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or ... ...32 2 Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your...
Contents 1. Getting Started ...23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power ...24 Using Battery Power ...24 Charging the Battery Pack ...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...26 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or ... ...32 2 Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your...
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Using the Notebook PC ...35 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Models with Napa chipset ...36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... Power State Summary ...49 Thermal Power Control ...49 Stand by and Hibernate...50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories ...52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements ...58 Notebook PC Information ...70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC ...35 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Models with Napa chipset ...36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... Power State Summary ...49 Thermal Power Control ...49 Stand by and Hibernate...50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories ...52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements ...58 Notebook PC Information ...70 3 Contents 4.
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Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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... and this User's Manuals: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. do not actually type the < > or [ ] and ...the enclosed letters. 6 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. Introducing the...
... and this User's Manuals: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. do not actually type the < > or [ ] and ...the enclosed letters. 6 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. Introducing the...
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... any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the...complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Except as ...
... any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the...complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Except as ...
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.... 8 Be aware that you want to use only between and not during transport. Therefore, you intend to use . Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to protect the keyboard and display panel. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it is... conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on long trips. Close the display panel and check that it takes much longer to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. There are three main types of the...
.... 8 Be aware that you want to use only between and not during transport. Therefore, you intend to use . Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to protect the keyboard and display panel. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it is... conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on long trips. Close the display panel and check that it takes much longer to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. There are three main types of the...
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to ... may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to ... may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 9 3 4 5 8 6 7 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 9 3 4 5 8 6 7 12
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Can be used for both hands. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with its buttons is available after setting up the included ... mouse. In Windows XP, this button can be used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. Details are provided to turn OFF the...
Can be used for both hands. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with its buttons is available after setting up the included ... mouse. In Windows XP, this button can be used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. Details are provided to turn OFF the...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
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...ULV design for information on upgrades. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - ... an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-...
...ULV design for information on upgrades. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - ... an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-...
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... as additional plug-in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify ... from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in memory card reader that most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16...
... as additional plug-in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify ... from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in memory card reader that most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16...
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Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is 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. 8 Combo SPDIF Output Jack ... Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to 63 units on the same bus. This new interface is available to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for digital audio output...
Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is 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. 8 Combo SPDIF Output Jack ... Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to 63 units on the same bus. This new interface is available to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for digital audio output...
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...18 This allows easy wireless synchronization with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is compatible with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless ... (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to printers. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously...
...18 This allows easy wireless synchronization with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is compatible with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless ... (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to printers. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously...
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.... 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to hear audio without additional attachments. ...
.... 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to hear audio without additional attachments. ...
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...) The Digital Video Interface port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER... use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for use the supplied power adapter. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power...
...) The Digital Video Interface port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER... use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for use the supplied power adapter. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power...
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...phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. IMPORTANT! Some security products may also include a motion detector to ...adapters. The internal modem supports up to sound an alarm when moved. 21 These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 ...
...phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. IMPORTANT! Some security products may also include a motion detector to ...adapters. The internal modem supports up to sound an alarm when moved. 21 These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 ...