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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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... ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 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...
... ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 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...
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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 Contents 4.
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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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... components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals...use them. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for special situations. [ ] Text enclosed in bold are used throughout this ...
... components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals...use them. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. This User's Manual provides information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you should be followed for special situations. [ ] Text enclosed in bold are used throughout this ...
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...DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty ... during a gas leak. Except as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be used in environments with small items that is powered ON with the rating. DO NOT use near the surface. DO NOT disassemble...
...DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty ... during a gas leak. Except as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be used in environments with small items that is powered ON with the rating. DO NOT use near the surface. DO NOT disassemble...
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...hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Close the display panel and check that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to use only between and not during transport. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to protect the keyboard ... the airplane. However, it is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on long trips. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub...
...hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Close the display panel and check that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to use only between and not during transport. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to protect the keyboard ... the airplane. However, it is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is latched securely in use the Notebook PC on long trips. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub...
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.... 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. 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! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON...
.... 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. 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! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
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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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...included touchpad utility to allow you to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be depressed) and palm rest for video ...navigation. 7 8 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel...
...included touchpad utility to allow you to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be depressed) and palm rest for video ...navigation. 7 8 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! 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.
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! 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.
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...Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be upgraded. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will ... temperature threshold settings. 15 Hard disk drive upgrades are to be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is...
...Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be upgraded. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will ... temperature threshold settings. 15 Hard disk drive upgrades are to be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is...
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...disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with different optical drives. USB supports hot-swapping 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 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re...
...disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with different optical drives. USB supports hot-swapping 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 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re...
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... Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for digital audio output. This new interface is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations,...) compliant devices for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this feature to 63 units on the same bus. Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394...
... Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for digital audio output. This new interface is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations,...) compliant devices for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this feature to 63 units on the same bus. Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394...
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... 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 selected models) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with PDAs...480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). IMPORTANT! If your office supports IrDA networking, you 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 sight to a network ...
... 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 selected models) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with PDAs...480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). IMPORTANT! If your office supports IrDA networking, you 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 sight to a network ...
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... multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of...
... multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of...
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...battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB... newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for high quality displays or use ...
...battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB... newer monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for high quality displays or use ...
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...to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! These security products usually include a ...metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. The built...
...to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! These security products usually include a ...metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. The built...