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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2389 / Feb 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2389 / Feb 2006
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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 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 ... 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Keys and Status Indicators 32 Instant keys ...32 Status Indicators 33 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...20 Rear Side ...
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 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 ... 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Keys and Status Indicators 32 Instant keys ...32 Status Indicators 33 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...20 Rear Side ...
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... models 51 Card-Sized Remote Controller (on selected models 52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories 54 Glossary ...57 Declarations and Safety Statements 61 Notebook PC Information 72 3 Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad...
... models 51 Card-Sized Remote Controller (on selected models 52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories 54 Glossary ...57 Declarations and Safety Statements 61 Notebook PC Information 72 3 Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad...
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
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... different degrees of this guide that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that you to use them. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be followed for completing tasks. This User's Manual... provides information on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on...
... different degrees of this guide that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that you to use them. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be followed for completing tasks. This User's Manual... provides information on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on...
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...;F) and 40°C (104°F). Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of... placed in environments with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 4.73A (90W). Except as they...
...;F) and 40°C (104°F). Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of... placed in environments with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 4.73A (90W). Except as they...
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... Close the display panel and check that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most ... any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Remember that you intend to use only between and not during transport. Most...
... Close the display panel and check that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most ... any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Remember that you intend to use only between and not during transport. Most...
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... the battery pack 2. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 1 3. When... opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows...
... the battery pack 2. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 1 3. When... opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 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. 1 2 9 3 4 8 5 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 8 5 6 7 12
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... built-in stereo speaker system allows you to launch frequently used for both hands. Details are provided to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you ...to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Audio features are software controlled. 3 Multimedia Keys Multimedia keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Status Indicators (Top) Status...
... built-in stereo speaker system allows you to launch frequently used for both hands. Details are provided to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you ...to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Audio features are software controlled. 3 Multimedia Keys Multimedia keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Status Indicators (Top) Status...
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...secured. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in operation. Spring The spring battery lock ... below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as a single unit. 14 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. 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Battery Lock - The bottom ...
...secured. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in operation. Spring The spring battery lock ... below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as a single unit. 14 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. 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Battery Lock - The bottom ...
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...The BIOS automatically detects the amount of a TV-Tuner card for viewing television programs on upgrades. End-user removal of this Notebook PC. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your multimedia applications. 7 Audio Speakers The built-...in stereo speaker system allows you to faster processors in your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive upgrades are software controlled. 8 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn...
...The BIOS automatically detects the amount of a TV-Tuner card for viewing television programs on upgrades. End-user removal of this Notebook PC. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your multimedia applications. 7 Audio Speakers The built-...in stereo speaker system allows you to faster processors in your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive upgrades are software controlled. 8 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn...
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... Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE... security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use without additional adapters.
... Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 10 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE... security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use without additional adapters.
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...monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in place of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to S-Video adapter for opening the tray. Note: Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors. 7 Optical Drive Electronic...(DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. You ...
...monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in place of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to S-Video adapter for opening the tray. Note: Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors. 7 Optical Drive Electronic...(DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. You ...
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... faster than most peripherals can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 56 7 8 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or... because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 4 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is a high speed serial bus like USB. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of devices so that can handle up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits...
... faster than most peripherals can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 56 7 8 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or... because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 4 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is a high speed serial bus like USB. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of devices so that can handle up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits...
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... standard DVI connector. 7 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port is a direct line of the Notebook PC may occur. 8 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or... projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. This allows easy wireless synchronization with infrared-equipped devices or computers. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other ...
... standard DVI connector. 7 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port is a direct line of the Notebook PC may occur. 8 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or... projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. This allows easy wireless synchronization with infrared-equipped devices or computers. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other ...
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... 3 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used mainly to add audio to amplified... speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature to the Notebook PC. Using this feature for digital audio output. This function only works when purchased with the TV tuner and Mobile Theater software package...
... 3 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used mainly to add audio to amplified... speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature to the Notebook PC. Using this feature for digital audio output. This function only works when purchased with the TV tuner and Mobile Theater software package...
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The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 22 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to identify the components on this Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 22 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to identify the components on this Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.