Asus E3101 user manual Power System, Using AC Power

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3 Getting Started

Power System

Using AC Power

The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.

The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook

PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal

AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect

the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V- 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided

US-standard AC power cord to a different standard.

Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup-

port different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country.

TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country.

With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet’s power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The power indi- cator on the adapter (if available) will light if the power is within accepted ranges.

IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servic- ing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.

NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC.

WARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.

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Contents Hardware User’s Manual Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC AppendixContents Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Safety Precautions Battery safety warningCover Your Notebook PC Transportation PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Charge Your BatteriesPreparing your Notebook PC Open max 145 degreesIntroducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCCamera Indicator Top SidePower Switch Status Indicators topStatus Indicators front Multi-Position CameraBottom Side Cooling Fan Battery Lock SpringBattery Pack Memory RAM CompartmentDisplay Monitor Output Left SideLAN Port TV-Out PortAntenna Input Optical Drive Electronic Eject Right SideOptical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Front Side Flash Memory SlotRear Side Power DC InputKensington Lock Port Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerBattery Care To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPower-On Self Test Post Powering on the Notebook PCSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Battery Calibration on selected modelsRestarting or Rebooting Power OptionsEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power ControlFilled Sun Icon F5 Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Open Sun Icon F6Speaker Down Icon F11 Speaker Icons F10Speaker Up Icon F12 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesStatus Indicators Multimedia Control Keys on selected models Using the Notebook PC Moving The Cursor Using the TouchpadPointing Device Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingCaring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingInserting an Expansion Card Storage DevicesExpansion Card Removing an Expansion CardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Emergency eject Using the Optical DriveListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Flash Memory Card ExamplesRemoving/Installing the screws Removing/Installing the drive Hard Disk DriveInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Memory RAMConnections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableAd-hoc mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsInfrastructure mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth-enabled mobile phones Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modelsTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAsEnabling TPM Security On Security page, set TPM Security to EnabledTrusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Clearing TPM Secured DataFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for Cable connection Antenna placementAntenna Connections on selected models DTV/FM antenna connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix USB Hub Optional Optional AccessoriesVehicle Power Adapter USB Flash Memory DiskUSB Keyboard and Mouse Optional ConnectionsPrinter Connection Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Operating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DevicePassword Check User Access Level Security SettingSave Changes Common Problems and Solutions Mechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Service Specification, function, priceBlue screen with white text appears after system bootup Software Problem Asus bundled softwareUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Software Problem Bios Updating the BiosCannot uninstall NIS Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger servicesNIS is damaged and need reinstalling Symantec’s Norton Internet Security NISCommon Problems and Solutions Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk PartitionUsing DVD on selected models Using the Recovery DVDGlossary ExpressCard CPU Central Processing UnitDevice Driver HardwareLaser Classifications Post Power On Self TestKensington Locks PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local BusSystem Disk RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected modelsRegional Playback Information Declarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive Information Region DefinitionsNetwork Compatibility Declaration Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement FCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsTTE Directive 1999/5/EC Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Service warning label Cdrh Regulations Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationMacrovision Corporation Product Notice CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Security SoftwareNetwork