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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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... 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 ...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 Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ......
... 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 ...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 Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ......
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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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... importance as described below: WARNING! User' s Man ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Important information that must... be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips and useful information for safe operation. NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. [ ...
... importance as described below: WARNING! User' s Man ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Important information that must... be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips and useful information for safe operation. NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. [ ...
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...a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Do not use near the surface. DO NOT place on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your power adapter complies with small items that is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that your lap or any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer ...
...a carrying bag or blanket. 7 Do not use near the surface. DO NOT place on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your power adapter complies with small items that is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that your lap or any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer ...
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... power is still ON. Be careful not to the connectors. Be aware that it is in the closed position to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub... or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your airline if you should turn it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional ...
... power is still ON. Be careful not to the connectors. Be aware that it is in the closed position to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub... or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your airline if you should turn it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. You can purchase an optional ...
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button ... the battery pack 1 2 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button ... the battery pack 1 2 2. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your...
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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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...13 Two Windows™ function keys are provided to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to help ease navigation in the Windows...switch only works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. 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 that provides...
...13 Two Windows™ function keys are provided to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to help ease navigation in the Windows...switch only works when the display panel is a pointing device that of a button. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Camera (on the eyes. 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 that provides...
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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. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 High temperatures are normal during charging or 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.
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. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 High temperatures are normal during charging or 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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...in the future. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must 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 ... the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to be upgraded. Visit an authorized service...
...in the future. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must 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 ... the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. Knowing the Parts 1 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to be upgraded. Visit an authorized service...
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..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on 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 The... details on each model. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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....
..., MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on 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 The... details on each model. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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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... Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is...marked "DV" for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Combo SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. This new interface is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging...
... Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Knowing the Parts 6 2 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is...marked "DV" for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Combo SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. This new interface is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging...
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... peripherals 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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA)...sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. If your office supports IrDA...
... peripherals 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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA)...sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. If your office supports IrDA...
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When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external ... the hinges may break! WARNING! 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 hear audio without additional attachments.
When opening, do not force the display panel down to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external ... the hinges may break! WARNING! 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 hear audio without additional attachments.
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To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter... designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 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 ... 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. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 2 Knowing the ...
To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter... designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device. 20 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 ... 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. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 2 Knowing the ...
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...telephone cable. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters....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 Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 21 The built-in modem does not support the ...
...telephone cable. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters....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 Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 21 The built-in modem does not support the ...