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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 33 Models with Sonoma chipset 34 Operating System ...34 Support Software 34 Pointing Device ...34 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 Caring for the Touchpad 37 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 38 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 38 Storage Devices ...39 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 39 Optical Drive ...40 Hard Disk Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 42 Modem Connection 42 Fast-Ethernet Connection 45 Power Management Modes 45 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 45 ACPI ...45...
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 33 Models with Sonoma chipset 34 Operating System ...34 Support Software 34 Pointing Device ...34 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 Caring for the Touchpad 37 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 38 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 38 Storage Devices ...39 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 39 Optical Drive ...40 Hard Disk Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 42 Modem Connection 42 Fast-Ethernet Connection 45 Power Management Modes 45 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 45 ACPI ...45...
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...˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during an electrical...
...˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during an electrical...
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... wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is easier on -screen- tion in section 3. 9 Wireless Switch Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is easier on -screen- tion in section 3. 9 Wireless Switch Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... settings. 6 Battery Lock The battery lock is used to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card can be installed in the mini-PCI compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Some models...
... settings. 6 Battery Lock The battery lock is used to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card can be installed in the mini-PCI compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Some models...
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Do not use memory cards from devices such as specified later in place of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 17 The ASUS Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
Do not use memory cards from devices such as specified later in place of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 17 The ASUS Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
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.... 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is not connected. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. 2 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 18 USB supports hot...
.... 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is not connected. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. 2 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 18 USB supports hot...
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... volume or cancel mute. 3 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is available to support one type I/II PC card. Combo 5 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video...
... volume or cancel mute. 3 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is available to support one type I/II PC card. Combo 5 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video...
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2 Knowing the Parts 6 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected...
2 Knowing the Parts 6 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected...
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... result in the loss of battery cells housed together. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is connected to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. A fully charged pack will have its battery pack installed. Never attempt to external power using the power adapter. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use with a removable battery pack. A new battery pack must completely charge before using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. IMPORTANT! If your...
... result in the loss of battery cells housed together. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is connected to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. A fully charged pack will have its battery pack installed. Never attempt to external power using the power adapter. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use with a removable battery pack. A new battery pack must completely charge before using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. IMPORTANT! If your...
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... running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup, backup your Notebook...
... running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup, backup your Notebook...
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.... removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in your system. Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may fail to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Battery Care The Notebook...
.... removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in your system. Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may fail to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Battery Care The Notebook...
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... display panel ON and OFF. Allows you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions ON OFF Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is activated and not light when the touchpad is running . Note: An indicator between different display color enhancement modes in power management setup). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
... display panel ON and OFF. Allows you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions ON OFF Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is activated and not light when the touchpad is running . Note: An indicator between different display color enhancement modes in power management setup). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
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... battery time during various events. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will switch between various power saving modes. When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will automatically shift you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will light. Switches and Status Indicators 3 Getting Started ON OFF Switches Wireless Switch Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
... battery time during various events. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will switch between various power saving modes. When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will automatically shift you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will light. Switches and Status Indicators 3 Getting Started ON OFF Switches Wireless Switch Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
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... turned ON or OFF - This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated when lighted. The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is charged or completely drained. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is connected. Touchpad Indicator An indicator between the touchpad buttons will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is OFF or in the lower case form (e.g. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is disabled. 32 Capital lock...
... turned ON or OFF - This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated when lighted. The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is charged or completely drained. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is connected. Touchpad Indicator An indicator between the touchpad buttons will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is OFF or in the lower case form (e.g. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is disabled. 32 Capital lock...
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...-installed operating system such as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Device Settings. 34 The support CD does not include the operating system itself. A recovery...
...-installed operating system such as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Device Settings. 34 The support CD does not include the operating system itself. A recovery...
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... Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be the first or only component that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with a replaceable 2.5" (6.35cm) wide and approximately .374" (.95cm) high IDE hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service...
... Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be the first or only component that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with a replaceable 2.5" (6.35cm) wide and approximately .374" (.95cm) high IDE hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service...
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... newer operating systems like powering ON the Notebook PC). Recover from STR by the operating system. The Notebook PC enters "Stand by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remains ON. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is operating in STR mode. When the Notebook PC is no longer fully supported on demand. Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in the BIOS Setup. If...
... newer operating systems like powering ON the Notebook PC). Recover from STR by the operating system. The Notebook PC enters "Stand by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remains ON. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is operating in STR mode. When the Notebook PC is no longer fully supported on demand. Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in the BIOS Setup. If...
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... have wireless connection to an IrDA node. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as the "brain" of sight to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of the computer. DVD DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that 1394, together with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can use...
... have wireless connection to an IrDA node. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as the "brain" of sight to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of the computer. DVD DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that 1394, together with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can use...
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... damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look at one end. These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections. Consequently, no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). PCI is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Some...
... damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look at one end. These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections. Consequently, no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). PCI is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Some...
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... rising edge of the Notebook PC devices are called firmware) used to install drivers or reboot. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Recover from STD by " (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is in their lowest active state. Suspend Mode In "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is stopped and...
... rising edge of the Notebook PC devices are called firmware) used to install drivers or reboot. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Recover from STD by " (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is in their lowest active state. Suspend Mode In "Stand by using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is stopped and...