Asus E3101 user manual About This User’s Manual

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1 Introducing the Notebook PC

About This User’s Manual

You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides informa- tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals:

1.Introducing the Notebook PC

Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.

2.Knowing the Parts

Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.

3.Getting Started

Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.

4.Using the Notebook PC

Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.

5.Appendix

Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.

Notes For This Manual

A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below:

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NOTE: Tips and information for special situations.

TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks.

IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, com- ponents, or persons.

WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation.

Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters.



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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 Right Side Optical Drive Electronic EjectOptical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Front Side Flash Memory SlotPower DC Input Rear SideKensington 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 packPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Battery Calibration on selected modelsPower Options Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power ControlFilled Sun Icon F5 Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Open Sun Icon F6Speaker Icons F10 Speaker Down Icon F11Speaker Up Icon F12 Microsoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard 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 discUsing the Optical Drive Removing an optical disc Emergency ejectListening 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 CableWireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure 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 DiskOptional Connections USB Keyboard and MousePrinter Connection Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Operating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DeviceSecurity Setting Password Check User Access LevelSave Changes Common Problems and Solutions Mechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Service Specification, function, priceSoftware Problem Asus bundled software Blue screen with white text appears after system bootupUnknown 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 Interference Requirements FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution StatementTTE 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 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