Transporting The Notebook Pc; Opening The Display Panel - Asus M8 User Manual

Transporting the Notebook PC

To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals
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 to
the computer to protect the keyboard and display panel.
Floppy Disks
Make sure that the 1.44MB floppy disk drive does not contain a diskette when transporting the Note-
book PC. When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive, the eject button protrudes out. If you
attempt to transport the Notebook PC with a diskette in the drive, you risk damaging the eject button and
also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the floppy disk drive is jolted.
Protection
Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock,
and scratches.
Battery
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery
packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as
it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. When the power adapter is inserted, an orange
LED will blink to show charging and will remain lit when the battery is fully charged. Be aware that it
takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use.

Opening the Display Panel

One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position
when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right with your
thumb and raise the display panel with your other thumb. Slowly adjust the display panel to a comfort-
able viewing position.
WARNING! When opening, do not force the
display panel down to the table
or else the hinges may break!
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