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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 Right Side 16 Left Side 18 Front Side 19 Rear Side 20 3. Contents Table of ...Contents Table of Contents 1. 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 Right Side 16 Left Side 18 Front Side 19 Rear Side 20 3. Contents Table of ...Contents Table of Contents 1. 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 Pointing Device 34 Using the Touchpad 34 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 35 Caring for the Touchpad 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Storage ... 43 Connections 44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Intel PROSet (3945) Wireless LAN (on selected models 47 ASUS Wireless LAN (on selected models 48 Windows Wireless Network Connection 49 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 50 Power Management Modes 51 Full Power Mode...
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 34 Using the Touchpad 34 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 35 Caring for the Touchpad 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Storage ... 43 Connections 44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Intel PROSet (3945) Wireless LAN (on selected models 47 ASUS Wireless LAN (on selected models 48 Windows Wireless Network Connection 49 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 50 Power Management Modes 51 Full Power Mode...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Common Problems and Solutions System Recovery Partition System Recovery CDs (on selected models) NTFS Converter Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Common Problems and Solutions System Recovery Partition System Recovery CDs (on selected models) NTFS Converter Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
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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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...3. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that .... < > Text enclosed in order to use them. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the...
...3. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that .... < > Text enclosed in order to use them. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the...
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...should only be sure that will increase the life of warm water and remove any materials that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts....to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Except as described in fire. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any extra moisture with the rating. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. 1 ...
...should only be sure that will increase the life of warm water and remove any materials that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts....to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Except as described in fire. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any extra moisture with the rating. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. 1 ...
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... adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is recommended that you do not send your airline if you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. However, it takes much longer to charge... on people walking through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). The hard disk drive's head ...
... adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is recommended that you do not send your airline if you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. However, it takes much longer to charge... on people walking through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). The hard disk drive's head ...
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Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! tion on using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may... break! Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! tion on using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may... break! Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
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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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NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 12 3 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 12 3 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
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... (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to launch frequently used for both... turn ON and once to clean the display panel. 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with its buttons is easier on ...
... (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Use the switch once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to launch frequently used for both... turn ON and once to clean the display panel. 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with its buttons is easier on ...
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Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. NOTE: The battery pack size ... or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 High temperatures are ...operation. 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. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WARNING!
Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. NOTE: The battery pack size ... or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 High temperatures are ...operation. 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. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WARNING!
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...(including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock ... is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 15 serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must ...
...(including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock ... is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 15 serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must ...
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... 63 units on the same bus. 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 4 56 7 1 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...
... 63 units on the same bus. 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 4 56 7 1 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...
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...systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN...Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with this jack supplies power to 56K V.90 transfers. Power sup- The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use with two pins...
...systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN...Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with this jack supplies power to 56K V.90 transfers. Power sup- The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use with two pins...
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... to an external optical disk drive using the provided cable. 5 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. .... USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone.
... to an external optical disk drive using the provided cable. 5 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. .... USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone.
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..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. When opening, do not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. This... Notebook PC has a built-in speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! WARNING! Audio features are software controlled. 3 Display ...
..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. When opening, do not force the display panel down to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. This... Notebook PC has a built-in speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! WARNING! Audio features are software controlled. 3 Display ...
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... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. patible... Notebook PC security products. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the...
... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. patible... Notebook PC security products. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the...