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Asus A4L Hardware User Manual (76 pages)

Asus Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

Canadian Department of Communications Statement
2
Power Safety Requirement
2
Safety Statements
2
Federal Communications Commission Statement
2
Cdrh Regulations
3
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
3
Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)
3
Airplane Precautions
5
Transportation Precautions
5
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with Built-In Modem)
6
Ul Safety Notices
7
Laser Safety Information
7
Service Warning Label
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Table of Contents
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Contents

11
Introducing the Notebook PC

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- About this User's Manual
  12
  - Notes for this Manual
    12
- Preparing Your Notebook PC
  13
Knowing the Parts

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- Top Side
  16
  - Touchpad and Buttons
    17
  - Status Indicators
    17
  - Audio Speakers
    17
  - Display Panel
    17
  - Instant Keys
    17
  - Power Switch
    17
- Bottom Side
  18
- Air Vents
  19
- Left Side
  20
- Right Side
  21
- Rear Side
  22
- Front Side
  23
Getting Started

25
- Using the Battery Pack
  26
- Operating Systems
  27
  - Support Software
    27
- Power Connection
  28
  - Powering on the Notebook PC
    29
  - The Power-On Self Test (POST)
    29
  - Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate
    30
  - Power Management
    30
  - Restarting or Rebooting
    31
  - Powering off the Notebook PC
    32
  - Emergency Shutdown
    32
- Using the Keyboard
  33
  - Colored Hot Keys
    33
  - Microsoft Windows™ Keys
    34
  - Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
    34
  - Keyboard as Cursors
    35
- Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
  36
- Using the Notebook PC
  
  41
  - Pointing Device
    42
    
    Using the Touchpad
    42
    
    Touchpad Usage Illustrations
    43
    
    Caring for the Touchpad
    44
  - Inserting an Optical Disc
    45
  - Optical Drive
    45
    
    Listening to Audio CD
    46
    
    Removing an Optical Disc
    46
    
    Using the Optical Drive
    46
  - PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
    47
    
    32-Bit Cardbus Support
    47
    
    Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)
    48
    
    Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)
    48
    
    Flash Memory Card Reader
    49
    
    Supported Memory Types
    49
    
    Internal 10/100 Network (Gigabit on Selected Models)
    51
    
    Internal Modem
    51
    
    Twisted-Pair Cable
    51
  - AC Power System
    52
  - Battery Power System
    52
    
    Charging the Battery Pack
    52
    
    Using Battery Power
    52
    
    Using Battery Power
    53
    
    Checking Battery Power
    53
  - Power Management Modes
    54
    
    Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
    54
    
    Acpi
    54
    
    Suspend Mode
    54
    
    Power Savings
    54
    
    Power State Summary
    55
  - Notebook PC Upgrades
    56
    
    System Memory Expansion
    56
    
    Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
    56
    
    System Fans and Processor
    57
    
    Thermal Power Control
    57
    
    Processor Upgrades
    57
Contents

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Appendix

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- Optional Accessories
  60
  - USB Hub (Optional)
    60
  - USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional)
    60
  - Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB
    61
  - USB Flash Memory Disk
    61
  - USB Communication Cable
    61
  - USB Floppy Disk Drive
    62
  - USB Keyboard and Mouse
    62
- Optional Connections
  63
  - Monitor out Connection
    63
  - External Audio Connections
    63
  - Printer Connection
    64
  - IEEE1394 Connection
    64
  - Securing Your Notebook PC
    64
- DVD-ROM Drive Information
  65
  - Region Definitions
    65
  - Regional Playback Information
    65
- Internal Modem Compliancy
  66
- Glossary
  68
- PC Cards (PCMCIA)
  71
- Notebook PC Information
  74
  - Copyright Information
    75
  - Limitation of Liability
    75
  - Contact Information
    76