Asus A8F user manual Power System, Using AC Power, Getting Started

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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 support 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 green power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.

IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note- book 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 ser- vicing. 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 E2378 / MarContents Contents Contents Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s Manual AppendixSafety Precautions Battery safety warningTransportation Precautions Airplane PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your Batteries Preparing your Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCTop Side Knowing the PartsPower Switch Status Indicators frontStatus Indicators top Knowing the Parts Camera on selected modelsBottom Side Battery Lock Spring Battery PackKnowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment Hard Disk Drive CompartmentLeft Side Flash Memory SlotOptical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency EjectKnowing the Parts IEEE1394 Port Microphone Input Jack MicSpdif Output Jack Headphone Output JackRight Side Infrared Port IrDA on selected modelsAir Vents Front Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts LAN Port Knowing the Parts Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerGetting Started Using Battery Power Battery CareInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostChecking Battery Power Charging the Battery PackRestarting or Rebooting Powering OFFEmergency Shutdown Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysMicrosoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators Status Indicators Status Indicators Front edge Power IndicatorBattery Charge Indicator Bluetooth IndicatorGetting Started Using the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC OS Operating SystemSupport Software Touchpad activation with external USB mouseUsing the Touchpad Pointing DeviceMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingDragging-ClickingDragging-Tapping Caring for the TouchpadStorage Devices ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discUsing the Optical Drive Emergency eject Optical Drive Cont’Removing an optical disc Listening to Audio CDFlash Memory Card Reader Hard Disk DriveSupported Memory Types Connections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableWireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Power Management Modes Power State Summary Thermal Power ControlStand by and Hibernate Appendix Optional Accessories USB Hub OptionalUSB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional USB Flash Memory DiskWireless LAN Card Wireless LAN USB AdapterUSB Floppy Disk Drive USB Keyboard and MouseOptional Connections Printer ConnectionGlossary Appendix Byte Binary Term Clock ThrottlingCPU Central Processing Unit Device DriverAppendix a Kensington Locks Laser ClassificationsPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PC Cards PcmciaAppendix Post Power On Self Test RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode ROM Read Only MemoryDeclarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive InformationRegional Playback Information Region DefinitionsInternal Modem Compliancy OverviewNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Internal Modem CompliancyFederal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningFCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless Clients FCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsFCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECWireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Service warning labelCdrh Regulations Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeCTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Software SecurityNetwork Service and Support