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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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Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Open the Display Panel 4. tion ... Power Adapter 2 3. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- 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.) Never lift the Notebook...
Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Open the Display Panel 4. tion ... Power Adapter 2 3. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- 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.) Never lift the Notebook...
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... provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Details are provided 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 (use...its buttons is in use plain water if necessary) to help ease navigation in section 3. 13 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera Indicator The...
... provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Details are provided 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 (use...its buttons is in use plain water if necessary) to help ease navigation in section 3. 13 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera Indicator The...
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... port with two pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on next page) Windows software settings are necessary before use. 16 (continued on a single computer, with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard...
... port with two pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on next page) Windows software settings are necessary before use. 16 (continued on a single computer, with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard...
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.... tions for opening the tray. 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...
.... tions for opening the tray. 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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... Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of the system. In most cases the record should take your available drives. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in data loss. 24 Continued use may result in "My Computer", (2) ...Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after turning OFF your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and ...
... Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of the system. In most cases the record should take your available drives. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in data loss. 24 Continued use may result in "My Computer", (2) ...Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after turning OFF your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and ...
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...is turned OFF and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If not using it must completely charge before the Notebook PC is available due to complete battery depletion or no ...power is disconnected from external power. 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 power and will fail if no power supply (e.g. removing both the power...
...is turned OFF and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If not using it must completely charge before the Notebook PC is available due to complete battery depletion or no ...power is disconnected from external power. 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 power and will fail if no power supply (e.g. removing both the power...
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...paper clip to prevent accidental power-OFFs. doing so can result in order to press the shutdown button. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways to power ON). IMPORTANT! To protect the hard ...or Rebooting After making changes to 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). Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to ...
...paper clip to prevent accidental power-OFFs. doing so can result in order to press the shutdown button. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways to power ON). IMPORTANT! To protect the hard ...or Rebooting After making changes to 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). Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to ...
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... display when using low resolution modes. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup)....Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Allows you to use a larger portion of the function keys. 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 selected ...
... display when using low resolution modes. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup)....Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Allows you to use a larger portion of the function keys. 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 selected ...
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... figure. They are illustrated here for right. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one 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 . The other key, that make... arrow symbols are not labeled on the keyboard as shown in spreadsheets or similar applications. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard ...
... figure. They are illustrated here for right. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one 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 . The other key, that make... arrow symbols are not labeled on the keyboard as shown in spreadsheets or similar applications. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The key with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard ...
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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 launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, ...in My Documents\My Pictures), or television programs (when equipped with an external mouse (pointing device). 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. The power saving modes control many aspects of ...
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 launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, ...in My Documents\My Pictures), or television programs (when equipped with an external mouse (pointing device). 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. The power saving modes control many aspects of ...
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...when the display panel is opened. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. OFF ON OFF ON EXPRESS Wireless... Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal 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...
...when the display panel is opened. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. Windows software settings are necessary to turn OFF the Notebook PC. OFF ON OFF ON EXPRESS Wireless... Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal 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...
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... support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the territory. If updates or replacement of the ...compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery CD is in Windows Control Panel - The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice...
... support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the territory. If updates or replacement of the ...compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery CD is in Windows Control Panel - The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice...
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.../Tapping - The following 2 examples produce the same results. With the cursor over the icon you select. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Clicking Tapping Press the left button twice and release. 38 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Move the cursor over an item...
.../Tapping - The following 2 examples produce the same results. With the cursor over the icon you select. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Clicking Tapping Press the left button twice and release. 38 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Move the cursor over an item...
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You can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. The following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or ... if your finger nails or any hard objects. Take note of the touchpad. Dragging means to pick up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping Hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to tap the surface too hard. There is no need to...
You can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. The following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or ... if your finger nails or any hard objects. Take note of the touchpad. Dragging means to pick up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping Hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to tap the surface too hard. There is no need to...
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... with care because of the disc upwards at an angle to Audio CD The optical drives can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. A CD drive letter should be handled with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. To decrease... 42 Listening to remove the disc from your CD suppliers. The emergency eject is important that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is located in mind the important safety ...
... with care because of the disc upwards at an angle to Audio CD The optical drives can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. A CD drive letter should be handled with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. To decrease... 42 Listening to remove the disc from your CD suppliers. The emergency eject is important that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is located in mind the important safety ...
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...ON and ready to the Internet. devices. or use of Bluetooth-enabled devices may also use Bluetooth. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete, you need ...wireless keyboard or mouse. 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. Note: If ...
...ON and ready to the Internet. devices. or use of Bluetooth-enabled devices may also use Bluetooth. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete, you need ...wireless keyboard or mouse. 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. Note: If ...
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... it is useful as a security device. Important: Use your TPM security data. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". Each individual TPM on the system board that will show in providing an addition layer of each individual computer system...Migration" function to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. You can choose to configure it. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by default. Each individual TPM must have an Owner ...
... it is useful as a security device. Important: Use your TPM security data. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel". Each individual TPM on the system board that will show in providing an addition layer of each individual computer system...Migration" function to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. You can choose to configure it. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by default. Each individual TPM must have an Owner ...
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... 49 When the Notebook PC is the new standard in the BIOS Setup. ACPI is operating in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on demand. Power Savings In addition to control power management and Plug... state. Recover from STR by the operating system. ACPI power management settings are put in STR mode. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters "Stand by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of time or manually using the...
... 49 When the Notebook PC is the new standard in the BIOS Setup. ACPI is operating in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on demand. Power Savings In addition to control power management and Plug... state. Recover from STR by the operating system. ACPI power management settings are put in STR mode. Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters "Stand by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of time or manually using the...
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These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key • Power button • ... CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " 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) • Hotkey (see...
These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key • Power button • ... CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " 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) • Hotkey (see...