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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
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... Rear Side ...20 3. 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 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or... Microsoft Windows Keys ...31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...31 Keyboard as Cursors ...31 Switches and Status Indicators ...31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators ...32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your...
... Rear Side ...20 3. 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 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or... Microsoft Windows Keys ...31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...31 Keyboard as Cursors ...31 Switches and Status Indicators ...31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators ...32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your...
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...35 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Models with Napa chipset ...36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... Power State Summary ...49 Thermal Power Control ...49 Stand by and Hibernate...50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories ...52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements ...58 Notebook PC Information ...70 3
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...35 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Models with Napa chipset ...36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... Power State Summary ...49 Thermal Power Control ...49 Stand by and Hibernate...50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories ...52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements ...58 Notebook PC Information ...70 3
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1.
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...ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. [ ] Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information ...prevent damage to use them. NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. This User's Manual...
...ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. [ ] Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information ...prevent damage to use them. NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. This User's Manual...
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... and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in order to qualified personnel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and... remove any extra moisture with small items that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as described in ...
... and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in order to qualified personnel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and... remove any extra moisture with small items that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as described in ...
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... securely in use only between and not during transport. Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic ...If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if you want to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. There are three main ...
... securely in use only between and not during transport. Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic ...If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if you want to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. There are three main ...
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... force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Read the later pages for...
... force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Read the later pages for...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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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 5 8 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 5 8 6 7 12
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...switch once to turn ON and once to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Details are described in camera allows picture taking or video recording. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on...-sized keys with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like ...
...switch once to turn ON and once to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Details are described in camera allows picture taking or video recording. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on...-sized keys with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like ...
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Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
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... POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion... future. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. ...
... POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion... future. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. ...
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... drives. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use the emergency eject in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 ...models with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus....
... drives. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use the emergency eject in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 ...models with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus....
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... inch) is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous... PCMCIA cards.) 17 Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect an ...
... inch) is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous... PCMCIA cards.) 17 Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used to connect an ...
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...compatible with infrared-equipped devices or computers. Make sure that most peripherals can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the...Small offices can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing...
...compatible with infrared-equipped devices or computers. Make sure that most peripherals can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the...Small offices can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing...
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... external stereo headphones or speakers). Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force... audio without additional attachments. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING!
... external stereo headphones or speakers). Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force... audio without additional attachments. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING!
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To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a ...FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays...restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is compatible with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor)...
To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a ...FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays...restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is compatible with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor)...
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... not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The... moved. 21 The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the...
... not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to 56K V.90 transfers. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The... moved. 21 The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the...