Asus E3101 user manual Switches and Status Indicators

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3 Getting Started

Switches and Status Indicators

Switches

Internet Launch Key

Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running.

Email Launch Key

Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running.

Touchpad Lock Key

Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button again.

Power4Gear eXtreme Key

The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus

battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on the display.

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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 warningTransportation Precautions Airplane PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your BatteriesPreparing your Notebook PC Open max 145 degreesIntroducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCCamera Indicator Top SideStatus Indicators top Status Indicators frontPower Switch Multi-Position CameraBottom Side Battery Lock Spring Battery PackCooling Fan Memory RAM CompartmentLeft Side LAN PortDisplay Monitor Output TV-Out PortAntenna Input Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Right SideOptical Drive Electronic Eject Front Side Flash Memory SlotKensington Lock Port Power DC InputRear Side Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerUsing Battery Power Battery CareInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack To remove the battery packSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Powering on the Notebook PCPower-On Self Test Post Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Battery Calibration on selected modelsEmergency Shutdown Power OptionsRestarting or Rebooting Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power ControlSpecial Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysFilled Sun Icon F5 Open Sun Icon F6Speaker Up Icon F12 Speaker Icons F10Speaker Down Icon F11 Keyboard as Cursors Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as a Numeric Keypad Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesStatus Indicators Multimedia Control Keys on selected models Using the Notebook PC Using the Touchpad Pointing DeviceMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingCaring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingStorage Devices Expansion CardInserting an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discListening to Audio CD Using the Optical DriveRemoving an optical disc Emergency eject 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 CableInfrastructure mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsAd-hoc mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Turning on and Launching Bluetooth UtilityBluetooth-enabled mobile phones Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAsOn Security page, set TPM Security to Enabled Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected modelsEnabling TPM Security Clearing TPM Secured DataFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for Antenna placement Antenna Connections on selected modelsCable connection DTV/FM antenna connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix Optional Accessories Vehicle Power AdapterUSB Hub Optional USB Flash Memory DiskPrinter Connection Optional ConnectionsUSB Keyboard and Mouse Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Operating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DeviceSave Changes Security SettingPassword Check User Access Level Common Problems and Solutions Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Power ON/OFF ErrorMechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Service Specification, function, priceUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Software Problem Asus bundled softwareBlue screen with white text appears after system bootup Software Problem Bios Updating the BiosCannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services NIS is damaged and need reinstallingCannot uninstall NIS 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 CPU Central Processing Unit Device DriverExpressCard HardwarePost Power On Self Test Kensington LocksLaser Classifications PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local BusRAM Random Access Memory Suspend ModeSystem Disk TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected modelsDeclarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive InformationRegional Playback Information Region DefinitionsInternal Modem Compliancy OverviewNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningTTE Directive 1999/5/EC FCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsFCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Macrovision Corporation Product Notice Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationService warning label Cdrh Regulations CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Network SoftwareSecurity