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... Front Side 19 Rear Side 20 3. 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... and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 31 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 32 Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
... Front Side 19 Rear Side 20 3. 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... and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 31 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 32 Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. 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...
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. 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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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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...of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. WARNING! Notes For This Manual...for special situations. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in order to data, components, or persons. Getting...
...of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. WARNING! Notes For This Manual...for special situations. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in order to data, components, or persons. Getting...
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...NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth....! DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be sure that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as thinners, ...
...NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth....! DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be sure that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as thinners, ...
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...on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people or individual items). 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. CAUTION! You can send your battery pack and...airport X-ray machines. Therefore, you intend to use only between and not during transport. Be careful not to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Most airlines will have restrictions ...
...on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people or individual items). 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. CAUTION! You can send your battery pack and...airport X-ray machines. Therefore, you intend to use only between and not during transport. Be careful not to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Most airlines will have restrictions ...
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..., do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button...
..., do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button...
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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 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. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 12 3 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 12
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... switch once to 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. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 10 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation...scanner allows use . 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on selected models) The built-in mono microphone can be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides...
... switch once to 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. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 10 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation...scanner allows use . 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on selected models) The built-in mono microphone can be used for both hands. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides...
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... been in appearance depending on model. 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. NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in... operation. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. 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...
... been in appearance depending on model. 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. NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in... operation. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. 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...
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... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of memory ...can be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of a wireless networking card in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer...
... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of memory ...can be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - serted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of a wireless networking card in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer...
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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 eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports...
... 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 eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports...
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... BODY. 17 The built-in digital phone 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 DC power for use with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45... voltage used in connector allows convenient use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! Power sup- 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with this jack...
... BODY. 17 The built-in digital phone 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 DC power for use with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45... voltage used in connector allows convenient use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! Power sup- 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with this jack...
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...connected in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing ...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 amplified speakers or headphones. Use this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 2.0 USB Port...
...connected in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing ...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 amplified speakers or headphones. Use this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 2.0 USB Port...
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This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or ...hear audio without additional attachments. 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 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to lift the... the hinges may break! Audio features are software controlled. 3 Display Panel Tab Use this manual. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19
This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or ...hear audio without additional attachments. 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 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to lift the... the hinges may break! Audio features are software controlled. 3 Display Panel Tab Use this manual. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19
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... is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 20 patible Notebook PC security products. Some may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. 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 be secured using Kensington® com- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the...
... is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 20 patible Notebook PC security products. Some may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. 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 be secured using Kensington® com- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the...