Asus E3101 Cooling Fan, Memory RAM Compartment, Hard Disk Drive Compartment, Audio Speakers

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Knowing the Parts 2

1 Cooling Fan

The cooling fan removes excess heat depending on temperature threshold settings.

IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

2 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to

wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices.

3 Memory (RAM) Compartment

The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory.Additional memory will increase 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.Thereisnohardwareorsoftware(includingBIOS)setuprequiredafterthememoryis

installed.Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only pur- chase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

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Hard Disk Drive Compartment

The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

Audio Speakers

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.

6 Battery Lock - Spring

The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position.

7 Battery Pack

The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC whenAC power is not connected.This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.

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Contents Hardware User’s Manual Table of Contents Appendix Using the Notebook PCContents Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Battery safety warning Safety PrecautionsCharge Your Batteries Transportation PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Cover Your Notebook PCOpen max 145 degrees Preparing your Notebook PCIntroducing the Notebook PC Basic sides of the Notebook PC Knowing the PartsTop Side Camera IndicatorMulti-Position Camera Status Indicators topStatus Indicators front Power SwitchBottom Side Memory RAM Compartment Battery Lock SpringBattery Pack Cooling FanTV-Out Port Left SideLAN Port Display Monitor OutputAntenna Input Right Side Optical Drive Electronic EjectOptical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Flash Memory Slot Front SidePower DC Input Rear SideKensington Lock Port Getting Started Using AC Power Power SystemTo install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Care Installing and Removing the Battery PackPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Battery Calibration on selected models Charging the Battery PackPower Options Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Thermal Power Control Power Management Modes Sleep and HibernateOpen Sun Icon F6 Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Filled Sun Icon F5Speaker Icons F10 Speaker Down Icon F11Speaker Up Icon F12 Microsoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Switches Switches and Status IndicatorsStatus Indicators Multimedia Control Keys on selected models Using the Notebook PC Scrolling on selected models Using the TouchpadPointing Device Moving The CursorClickingTapping Touchpad Usage IllustrationsAutomatic Touchpad Disabling Caring for the TouchpadRemoving an Expansion Card Storage DevicesExpansion Card Inserting an Expansion CardInserting an optical disc Optical DriveUsing the Optical Drive Removing an optical disc Emergency ejectListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Examples Flash Memory Card ReaderHard Disk Drive Removing/Installing the screws Removing/Installing the driveMemory RAM Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory CardModem Connection ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Cable Network ConnectionWireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Connecting to a network Windows Wireless Network ConnectionBluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modelsTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth-enabled mobile phonesClearing TPM Secured Data On Security page, set TPM Security to EnabledTrusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Enabling TPM SecurityFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for DTV/FM antenna connection Antenna placementAntenna Connections on selected models Cable connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix USB Flash Memory Disk Optional AccessoriesVehicle Power Adapter USB Hub OptionalOptional Connections USB Keyboard and MousePrinter Connection Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Support Software Operating System and SoftwareBoot Device System Bios SettingsSecurity Setting Password Check User Access LevelSave Changes Common Problems and Solutions Service Specification, function, price Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Mechanical Problem FAN / ThermalSoftware Problem Asus bundled software Blue screen with white text appears after system bootupUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Updating the Bios Software Problem BiosSymantec’s Norton Internet Security NIS Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger servicesNIS is damaged and need reinstalling Cannot uninstall NISCommon Problems and Solutions Using Hard Disk Partition Windows Vista Software RecoveryUsing the Recovery DVD Using DVD on selected modelsGlossary Hardware CPU Central Processing UnitDevice Driver ExpressCardPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus Post Power On Self TestKensington Locks Laser ClassificationsTPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode System DiskRegion Definitions Declarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive Information Regional Playback InformationNon-Voice Equipment Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Network Compatibility DeclarationCountry Applied More Testing CE Mark Warning Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution StatementTTE Directive 1999/5/EC France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsPower Safety Requirement UL Safety NoticesNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Service warning label Cdrh RegulationsMacrovision Corporation Product Notice CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Software SecurityNetwork