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... Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows Keys 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 29 Keyboard as Cursors 29 Switches and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on...
... Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows Keys 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 29 Keyboard as Cursors 29 Switches and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on...
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tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. 1 ... the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Install the battery pack 3 1 2.
tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. 1 ... the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Install the battery pack 3 1 2.
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... built-in camera is in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Do not rotate the camera upward past ..., or simple audio recordings. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Unlike desktop monitors, the...
... built-in camera is in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Do not rotate the camera upward past ..., or simple audio recordings. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Unlike desktop monitors, the...
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... does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in a series up to 56K V.90 transfers. When...
... does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in a series up to 56K V.90 transfers. When...
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... (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive...
... (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive...
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... bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is not a problem with the display. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when... system. This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is turned ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run Windows disk checking program.
... bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is not a problem with the display. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when... system. This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is turned ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run Windows disk checking program.
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... from external power. The power icon is available due to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon for power management settings. Do not leave the battery pack discharged. 3 Getting Started ...Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is too high...
... from external power. The power icon is available due to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon for power management settings. Do not leave the battery pack discharged. 3 Getting Started ...Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is too high...
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... 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you must close all applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Turn off (or Shut down). IMPORTANT! To restart the system manually, click...Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways to restart the system. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to shutdown your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering...
... 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you must close all applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Turn off (or Shut down). IMPORTANT! To restart the system manually, click...Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways to restart the system. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to shutdown your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering...
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...Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-... locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. This also stretches your screen area (on next page) 27 Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's...
...Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-... locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. This also stretches your screen area (on next page) 27 Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's...
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...][O] for right. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the cursor keys shown below . With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of...connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as shown here. 29 The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is ON or ...
...][O] for right. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the cursor keys shown below . With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of...connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as shown here. 29 The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is ON or ...
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...+ will switch between modes in touchpad. Battery Mode AC Mode Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a TV tuner); Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in the AC power mode...into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos (in the...
...+ will switch between modes in touchpad. Battery Mode AC Mode Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a TV tuner); Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in the AC power mode...into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos (in the...
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Use the switch once to turn ON and once to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 The power switch only works when ...wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. When enabled, the corresponding wireless...
Use the switch once to turn ON and once to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 The power switch only works when ...wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. When enabled, the corresponding wireless...
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...operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and ... necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is optional and includes ...
...operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and ... necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is optional and includes ...
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... to execute, press the left cursor button and release. The following 2 examples produce the same results. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to...
... to execute, press the left cursor button and release. The following 2 examples produce the same results. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to...
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... responsiveness of the following illustrations produce the same results. You can move the cursor over the item you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad. If not properly cared for...Hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Caring for , it anywhere on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. 4 Using the Notebook PC...
... responsiveness of the following illustrations produce the same results. You can move the cursor over the item you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad. If not properly cared for...Hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Caring for , it anywhere on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. 4 Using the Notebook PC...
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...editing capabilities. Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Keep in the same area. WARNING! Always watch the CD closely while closing the ...CDs or CD print. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is important that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the optical drive and is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to prevent damage. Using the proper software, a...
...editing capabilities. Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Keep in the same area. WARNING! Always watch the CD closely while closing the ...CDs or CD print. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is important that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the optical drive and is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to prevent damage. Using the proper software, a...
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...pair your Notebook PC with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in the window. 47 Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to the Internet. Bluetooth-enabled ...enabled devices. t 1ㄅ ㄉㄚ 4gㄆ ㄊㄛ 7p ㄇ ㄜㄋ a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available.
...pair your Notebook PC with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in the window. 47 Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to the Internet. Bluetooth-enabled ...enabled devices. t 1ㄅ ㄉㄚ 4gㄆ ㄊㄛ 7p ㄇ ㄜㄋ a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available.
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... that will show in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that contained in the Windows taskbar. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can be stronger...
... that will show in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that contained in the Windows taskbar. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can be stronger...
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...both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of disabling all power management features. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. Power Savings In ...and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is operating in the BIOS Setup. If you can use to -Disk (STD). The suspend mode...
...both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of disabling all power management features. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. Power Savings In ...and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is operating in the BIOS Setup. If you can use to -Disk (STD). The suspend mode...
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.... • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " through Windows Start button • Timer as STR or STD) • "Shut down for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. 4 Using the Notebook...STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) Soft OFF ENTRY EVENT • "Stand by the user and should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the previous section) • Hotkey (see "Colored...
.... • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " through Windows Start button • Timer as STR or STD) • "Shut down for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. 4 Using the Notebook...STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) Soft OFF ENTRY EVENT • "Stand by the user and should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the previous section) • Hotkey (see "Colored...