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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
E2915 / Oct 2006
ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Notes For This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Preparing your Notebook PC�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side����������������������������������������������
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Support Software ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models) ����������������������������������������� 36 Pointing Device��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Using
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1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides informa- tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3. GettingStarted Gives you information on getting star
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Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before clean- ing
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripher- als to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the clos
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Introducing the Notebook PC 1 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. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 1. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Press the power button and release. IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else (In
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11
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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. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 2 1 3 4 9 5 6 7 8 (continued on next page) 12
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Knowing the Parts 2 Camera Indicator 1 The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software. 2 Multi-Position Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video confer- encing and other interactive applications. CAUTION: The camera can be adjusted facing forward or facing backward but can only flip through the bottom. Do not rotate the cameraupward past
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2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tempera- tures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO
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Knowing the Parts 2 Name Card Holder 1 The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in case the Notebook PC is found by others. Memory (RAM) Compartment 2 The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Addi- tional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS acco
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OFF ON 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. EXPRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LAN Port 1 The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Modem Port (on selected models) 2 The RJ-11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a
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Knowing the Parts 2 ExpressCard Slot 5 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 the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) Microphone Input Jack 6 The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using
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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 Optical Drive 1 The Notebook PC comes in various models 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. See the marketing specifica- tions for details on each model. Optical Drive Electronic Eject 2 The optical drive eject has an
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Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 ® Kensington Lock Port 1 ® ® The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC 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 be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Po
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2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 Audio Speaker System 1 The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled. Flash Memory Slot 2 Normally a PCMCIA or
