Asus E3101 user manual Preparing your Notebook PC, Open max 145 degrees

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Introducing the Notebook PC 1

Preparing your Notebook PC

These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC.

1. Install the battery pack

2. Connect the AC Power Adapter

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3. Open the Display Panel

4. Turn ON the Notebook PC

Open max 145 degrees.

IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Note- book PC by the display panel!

The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber- nation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings.

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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 F6Speaker 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 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