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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. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. ...Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows...
tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. ...Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows...
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... in section 3. 13 See indicator details in section 3. 9 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the...-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. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids...
... in section 3. 13 See indicator details in section 3. 9 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the...-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. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids...
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..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The internal modem supports up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 16 (continued on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The internal modem supports up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 16 (continued on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
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... electronic eject does not work. 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...
... electronic eject does not work. 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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...in data loss. 24 When the test is part of a new operating system. If any materials that controls the POST is used to run Windows disk checking program. IMPORTANT! Press [ESC] and you to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. The software that will... display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5)...
...in data loss. 24 When the test is part of a new operating system. If any materials that controls the POST is used to run Windows disk checking program. IMPORTANT! Press [ESC] and you to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. The software that will... display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5)...
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... system memory size, and the size of power and will have to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). It takes a few hours of charge left in the future. 25 If not using a battery pack, it must completely ...to be warned when battery power is turned ON. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power is depleted. Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when...
... system memory size, and the size of power and will have to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). It takes a few hours of charge left in the future. 25 If not using a battery pack, it must completely ...to be warned when battery power is turned ON. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power is depleted. Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when...
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... (2) Press the shutdown button . TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to allow restart. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. IMPORTANT! Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, ...there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; 3 Getting Started Restarting or ...
... (2) Press the shutdown button . TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to allow restart. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. IMPORTANT! Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, ...there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; 3 Getting Started Restarting or ...
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The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding ... suspend mode (either Save-to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (continued on sleep button setting in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll... Lock" ON and OFF. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on next page) 27 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the...
The ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding ... suspend mode (either Save-to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (continued on sleep button setting in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll... Lock" ON and OFF. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on next page) 27 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the...
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... for right. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of the cursor keys shown below . NOTE: The arrow symbols are ...The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is ON or OFF in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. They are not labeled on the keyboard as cursors while Number Lock is equivalent to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets...
... for right. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of the cursor keys shown below . NOTE: The arrow symbols are ...The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is ON or OFF in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. They are not labeled on the keyboard as cursors while Number Lock is equivalent to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets...
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...modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. 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); Locking the touchpad will prevent you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch ...versus battery time. When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). 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 My Documents...
...modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. 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); Locking the touchpad will prevent you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch ...versus battery time. When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). 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 My Documents...
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...switch once to turn ON and once to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 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... (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.
...switch once to turn ON and once to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 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... (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.
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... models with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend...
... models with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend...
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... release. 38 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. With the cursor over the icon you select. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - Move the cursor over...
... release. 38 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. With the cursor over the icon you select. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - Move the cursor over...
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... an item and place it can move the cursor over the item you wish. NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. You can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard.
... an item and place it can move the cursor over the item you wish. NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. You can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard.
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...vary by model. 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 located in mind the important safety instructions from the hub. Do not use the ...and do not place labels on the CD. The emergency eject is used like with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Keep in a hole on the taskbar. 42 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.)...
...vary by model. 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 located in mind the important safety instructions from the hub. Do not use the ...and do not place labels on the CD. The emergency eject is used like with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Keep in a hole on the taskbar. 42 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.)...
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...Internet or network connections. 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. your device...may also make use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to accept a pair. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete, you can ...
...Internet or network connections. 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. your device...may also make use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to accept a pair. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete, you can ...
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...useful as a security device. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". Use BIOS setup to backup your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to enable it is useful ...each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. TPM helps provide security that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Important: Use your TPM security data....
...useful as a security device. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". Use BIOS setup to backup your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to enable it is useful ...each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. TPM helps provide security that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Important: Use your TPM security data....
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... operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). These low power modes are designed to be powered OFF. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Recover from STR by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. The power management features are referred to as ...electricity as possible but also allow full operation on this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is in the BIOS Setup. When the Notebook PC is the new standard in Full Power Mode,...
... operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). These low power modes are designed to be powered OFF. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Recover from STR by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. The power management features are referred to as ...electricity as possible but also allow full operation on this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is in the BIOS Setup. When the Notebook PC is the new standard in Full Power 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 EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key ... the user and should be known in the previous section) • Power button (can be configured by " through Windows Start button • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the previous section...
... • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key ... the user and should be known in the previous section) • Power button (can be configured by " through Windows Start button • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the previous section...