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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 Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29...
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 Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29...
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...materials that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use damaged power cords,... Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that your lap ...
...materials that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use damaged power cords,... Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that your lap ...
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...Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray ...machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on long trips. Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect it takes much longer to charge the...
...Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray ...machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on long trips. Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect it takes much longer to charge the...
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... PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2.
... PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2.
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... additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. End-user removal of memory in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2...Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for compactness and may not be upgraded. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. ...
... additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. End-user removal of memory in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2...Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for compactness and may not be upgraded. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. ...
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...cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for use... port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and ...
...cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for use... port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and ...
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
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...modem adapters for almost every country. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. IMPORTANT! The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to ...grounded adapter to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is always...
...modem adapters for almost every country. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. IMPORTANT! The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to ...grounded adapter to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is always...
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...it is turned ON, as this Notebook PC. If your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. To install the battery pack: 1 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in any abnormal operation or ...can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have a shelf life,...
...it is turned ON, as this Notebook PC. If your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. To install the battery pack: 1 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in any abnormal operation or ...can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have a shelf life,...
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...to external power using AC power. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for power management settings. If not using a battery pack, it must completely charge before using it may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may fail ...to accurately report the amount of power and will discharge over the battery icon for submenus. Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge in the future. 27 The power icon is available due...
...to external power using AC power. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for power management settings. If not using a battery pack, it must completely charge before using it may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may fail ...to accurately report the amount of power and will discharge over the battery icon for submenus. Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge in the future. 27 The power icon is available due...
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.... Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Allows you to save battery power. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for cell navigation. 29 "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode to use the...
.... Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Allows you to save battery power. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for cell navigation. 29 "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode to use the...
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... applicable on -screen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is Off: Pressing this button will automatically shift you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear... Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. This allows switching between three modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear...
... applicable on -screen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is Off: Pressing this button will automatically shift you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear... Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. This allows switching between three modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear...
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... not connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is ...enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and...
... not connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is ...enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and...
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... no longer fully supported on demand. The suspend mode is a simple function provided by " (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" mode or Suspend-to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Recover from STD by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. The timeout can use to...
... no longer fully supported on demand. The suspend mode is a simple function provided by " (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" mode or Suspend-to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Recover from STD by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. The timeout can use to...
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...; Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -• Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low -• Signal from modem port • Power button • Any key • Power button -- The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU The...
...; Power button (can be known in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -• Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low -• Signal from modem port • Power button • Any key • Power button -- The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU The...
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... with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical ...shock, and injury to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in series, parallel, or both, that ...
... with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical ...shock, and injury to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in series, parallel, or both, that ...