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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 for the Touchpad ...39 Storage Devices ......
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 for the Touchpad ...39 Storage Devices ......
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... and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 2 Knowing the ...Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. 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 ...
... and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 2 Knowing the ...Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this manual. 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 ...
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Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous ....) 17 Using this feature to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital audio output. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Combo SPDIF...
Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous ....) 17 Using this feature to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital audio output. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Combo SPDIF...
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If your office supports IrDA networking, you can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit ... send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models) The infrared (IrDA...
If your office supports IrDA networking, you can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit ... send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models) The infrared (IrDA...
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...the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port..., pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display...
...the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port..., pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display...
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...a local network. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not... allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. The built-in digital phone systems. Do not...
...a local network. Knowing the Parts 6 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not... allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. The built-in digital phone systems. Do not...
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It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you ...
It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you ...
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...BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Mouse Properties - Contact your hard disk drive is attached. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the territory. The stability and compatibility of the original operating ...system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The support CD contains all popular operating systems including those that your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery CD is ...
...BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Mouse Properties - Contact your hard disk drive is attached. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the territory. The stability and compatibility of the original operating ...system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The support CD contains all popular operating systems including those that your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery CD is ...
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Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in one side of the socket. 40 Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on ... following storage devices: • ExpressCard • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card socket is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card.
Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in one side of the socket. 40 Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on ... following storage devices: • ExpressCard • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card socket is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card.
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...100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to use memory cards from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to 16.6MB/sec. IMPORTANT! The built-in order to 80GB. Poor handling of memory card readers because... it away from devices such as shown below. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) Select 512MB...
...100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to use memory cards from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to 16.6MB/sec. IMPORTANT! The built-in order to 80GB. Poor handling of memory card readers because... it away from devices such as shown below. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) Select 512MB...
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... Telephone connection is used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used by the modem) and should have an RJ11 connector on both ends. Once the driver is setup, the modem is the smaller...
... Telephone connection is used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used by the modem) and should have an RJ11 connector on both ends. Once the driver is setup, the modem is the smaller...
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...connectors are called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-11 telephone connectors. LAN connector is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in between, a crossover LAN cable is... required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-45 connectors 45 Using the Notebook PC...
...connectors are called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-11 telephone connectors. LAN connector is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in between, a crossover LAN cable is... required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-45 connectors 45 Using the Notebook PC...
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... mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on 2.4 GHz frequencies. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to...
... mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on 2.4 GHz frequencies. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to...
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... modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of the Notebook PC. When the Notebook PC is no longer fully supported on demand. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI...
... modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of the Notebook PC. When the Notebook PC is no longer fully supported on demand. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI...
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... sharper pictures, and digital audio for SCSI devices). DVD DVD is used to be marked "DV" for a separate adapter card (in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. Small offices can hold video as well as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple). 1394 is a group of 400Mbits/sec and can... support twice the speed and will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. 1394 is very likely that can use IrDA technology to share a printer ...
... sharper pictures, and digital audio for SCSI devices). DVD DVD is used to be marked "DV" for a separate adapter card (in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. Small offices can hold video as well as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple). 1394 is a group of 400Mbits/sec and can... support twice the speed and will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. 1394 is very likely that can use IrDA technology to share a printer ...
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...) allow the Notebok PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that are eye-safe and consequently require no controls. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have both administrative and physical controls to look at one end. Type I and...
...) allow the Notebok PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that are eye-safe and consequently require no controls. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have both administrative and physical controls to look at one end. Type I and...
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... differences between the individual PSTNs provided in each individual European country. Up to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which do not require regulatory approvals in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional...
... differences between the individual PSTNs provided in each individual European country. Up to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which do not require regulatory approvals in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional...
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... Not Applicable No Not Applicable No Not Applicable Yes No Yes No Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. In...
... Not Applicable No Not Applicable No Not Applicable Yes No Yes No Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. In...
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...: _____ Domain: _____ 70 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out.
...: _____ Domain: _____ 70 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out.
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... ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Products and corporate names appearing in contract, tort or infringement under...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRDPARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR ...
... ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Products and corporate names appearing in contract, tort or infringement under...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRDPARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR ...