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A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 2
... or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29 Colored Hot Keys ...29 Keyboard as Cursors ...30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys ...30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...31 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ...31 Instant Launch Keys ...31 Status Indicators (top-left) ...32 Status Indicators (front) ...33 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 9
... Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
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3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 13
... Audio features are software controlled.
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Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
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Status Indicators
Status indicator details are described in section 3.
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CD Player...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 15
... application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 17
... as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
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PC Card Eject
Use this button to eject optional PC cards. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is required and the ASUS Notebook PC does not have to be turned ON to eject PC cards.
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Optical Drive
The ASUS Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The ASUS Notebook...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 26
... the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 28
... prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart.
(Screens are different depending on security settings.)
Powering OFF
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 29
... mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Filled Sun...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 33
... setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC. This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies.
Wireless LAN Indicator (on selected models)
This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 36
... of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Models with Sonoma chipset
Notebook PC models with the Sonoma chipset will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings.
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A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 37
... parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of... the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper... window up or down.
Scroll Up
Scroll Down
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(lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike)
NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping.
Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 43
... on the CD.
Listening to Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 46
... between, a crossover LAN cable is required.
This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Network Hub or Switch
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA).
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A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 51
Using the Notebook PC
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Multimedia Remote Controller (in selected models)
A wireless remote controller is included in selected models to control the Notebook PC's multimedia functions (the included software must be installed).
ON/OFF
TV
MUSIC
DVD/MENU
Opens/Closes Mobile Theater SW in Windows Opens/Closes Instant Fun SW when NB is OFF Opens TV viewing application Opens picture viewer ...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 52
... PC
Multimedia Card-Sized Remote Controller (in selected models)
A wireless remote controller is included in selected models to control the Notebook PC's multimedia functions (the included software must be installed).
Battery compartment (3V CR1225 button type)
Opens/Closes Mobile Theater application Changes to full screen or windowed display
Changes arrow keys to # keys in TV mode Starts...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 54
... notice.)
USB Flash Memory Disk
A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary.
USB Communication Cable
Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 57
... affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 60
...), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).
Suspend Mode
In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their...
A5 User's Mnaual for English Edition (E2160) - Page 61
..., you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard...