Asus A8F user manual Optional Accessories, USB Hub Optional, USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional

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A Appendix

Optional Accessories

These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.

USB Hub (Optional)

Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable.

USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional)

The slim combo drive features FlextraLink™ (anti-coaster technology) and FlextraSpeed™ (recording technology) to help prevent writing unusable discs, minimizes CPU loading to allow operation of other software while writing, and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise.

•	Interface:	USB 2.0
•	Data buffer:	2MB (write), 512KB (read)
•	Disc sizes:	12cm and 8cm
•	DVD (read):	8X max
•	CD (read):	24X max
•	CD-R (write):	24X, 20X, 16X, 8X, 4X
•	CD-RW (write):	12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X
•	Dimensions:	16mm x 129mm x 142mm
•	Weight:	250g

• (Specifications may change without notice.)

USB Flash Memory Disk

A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide stor- age up to several hundred megabytes, higher trans- fer speeds, and greater durability. When used in cur- rent operating systems, no drivers are necessary.

USB Communication Cable

Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will allow basic file transfer capabilities between the comput- ers whether they be Notebook PC’s, Desktop PC’s, or a combination of both.

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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 warningAirplane Precautions Transportation 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 JackInfrared Port IrDA on selected models Right SideAir Vents Front Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts LAN Port Knowing the Parts Getting Started Using AC Power Power SystemGetting 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 PackPowering OFF Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysKeyboard as a Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard 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 CDHard Disk Drive Flash Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Types Connections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableAd-hoc mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsInfrastructure 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 Security SoftwareNetwork Service and Support