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User Manual - Page 9
1 Introducing the Notebook PC
Preparing your Notebook PC
These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa-
tion on using your 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
User Manual - Page 13
... operating system.
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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Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons)
This indicator will light when the built-in touchpad...
User Manual - 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-On-Self-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...
User Manual - Page 17
... the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use.
12 ExpressCard Slot
One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of...
User Manual - Page 19
... any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in
Windows™ "My Computer."
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Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model)
The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive.
This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred.
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Power (DC) Input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to...
User Manual - Page 26
... BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive...
User Manual - 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...
User Manual - Page 29
... Functions
External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC.
Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS)
Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in...
User Manual - Page 34
3 Getting Started
Status Indicators
Front
User Manual - Page 36
4 Using the Notebook PC
Status Indicators
Direct Messenger Display
User Manual - Page 40
... Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models)
Notebook PC models with newer chipsets 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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User Manual - Page 41
...contains no moving 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 your finger ...is to move 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 use of ...
User Manual - Page 43
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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...
User Manual - Page 48
... 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...
User Manual - Page 50
4 Using the Notebook PC
Connections
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card.
Modem Connection
The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC's internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the...
User Manual - Page 54
... PC has a TV tuner, install the ASUS Mobile Theater software in order to use the TV function.
Audio/Video Connections
Connect the AV/S-Video adapter as shown to use standard RCA inputs or S-Video input to watch and/or record video inputs from VCD/DVD, video tape players, or video camcorders/digicams.
Cable connection
Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service, roof-mounted...
User Manual - Page 55
4 Using the Notebook PC
Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models)
A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC's multimedia functions (the included software must be installed).
Full-Sized version
Opens/Closes Mobile Theater SW in Windows Opens/Closes Instant Fun SW when NB is OFF
Opens TV viewing application Opens picture viewer application ...
User Manual - Page 64
... built-in keyboard and touchpad.
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 Floppy Disk Drive
An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB...
User Manual - Page 66
... 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...
User Manual - Page 69
... uses both rising edge and falling edge.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can...