Asus E3101 user manual Status Indicators

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Status Indicators

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Power Indicator

The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note- book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.

Battery Charge Indicator

The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected.

OFF: The Notebook PC’s battery is charged or completely drained.

Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected.

Email Indicator

Flashes when there is one or more new email(s) in your email program’s inbox. This func- tion requires software setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC. This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies.

Wireless Indicator

This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)

Drive Activity Indicator

Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time.

Number Lock Indicator

Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.

Capital Lock Indicator

Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c).

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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 PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Transportation PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your BatteriesOpen max 145 degrees Preparing your Notebook PCIntroducing the Notebook PC Basic sides of the Notebook PC Knowing the PartsTop Side Camera IndicatorStatus Indicators front Status Indicators topPower Switch Multi-Position CameraBottom Side Battery Pack Battery Lock SpringCooling Fan Memory RAM CompartmentLAN Port Left SideDisplay Monitor Output TV-Out PortAntenna 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 SystemBattery Care Using Battery PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack To remove 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 HibernateColored Hot Keys Special Keyboard FunctionsFilled Sun Icon F5 Open Sun Icon F6 Speaker Icons F10 Speaker Down Icon F11 Speaker 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 Pointing Device Using the TouchpadMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsClickingTapping Touchpad Usage IllustrationsAutomatic Touchpad Disabling Caring for the TouchpadExpansion Card Storage DevicesInserting an Expansion Card Removing 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 ConnectionTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modelsBluetooth-enabled mobile phones Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAsTrusted Platform Module TPM on selected models On Security page, set TPM Security to EnabledEnabling TPM Security Clearing TPM Secured DataFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for Antenna Connections on selected models Antenna placementCable connection DTV/FM antenna connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix Vehicle Power Adapter Optional AccessoriesUSB Hub Optional USB Flash Memory DiskOptional 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 Hardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Common Problems and SolutionsMechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Service Specification, function, priceSoftware Problem Asus bundled software Blue screen with white text appears after system bootupUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Updating the Bios Software Problem BiosNIS is damaged and need reinstalling Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger servicesCannot uninstall NIS Symantec’s Norton Internet Security NISCommon Problems and Solutions Using Hard Disk Partition Windows Vista Software RecoveryUsing the Recovery DVD Using DVD on selected modelsGlossary Device Driver CPU Central Processing UnitExpressCard HardwareKensington Locks Post Power On Self TestLaser Classifications PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local BusSuspend Mode RAM Random Access MemorySystem Disk TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected modelsDVD-ROM Drive Information Declarations and Safety StatementsRegional Playback Information Region DefinitionsOverview Internal Modem CompliancyNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice EquipmentCountry 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