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Appendix A

Optional Accessories (Cont.)

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

Wireless LAN Card

The ASUS WLAN PC Card (WL-107g)is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards.

Wireless LAN USB Adapter

The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity.

USB Floppy Disk Drive

The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive.

WARNING! To prevent system failures, use (Safely Remove Hard-

ware) on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock.

USB Keyboard and Mouse

Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Note- book PC’s built-in keyboard and touchpad.

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Contents E2378 / Mar Hardware User’s ManualContents Contents Contents Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PCAppendix About This User’s ManualBattery safety warning Safety PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your Batteries Transportation PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Basic sides of the Notebook PC Knowing the PartsKnowing the Parts Top SideStatus Indicators front Power SwitchStatus Indicators top Knowing the Parts Camera on selected modelsBottom Side Battery Pack Battery Lock SpringKnowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment Hard Disk Drive CompartmentFlash Memory Slot Left SideOptical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency EjectMicrophone Input Jack Mic Knowing the Parts IEEE1394 PortSpdif Output Jack Headphone Output JackAir Vents Right SideInfrared Port IrDA on selected models Front Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts LAN Port Knowing the Parts Getting Started Getting Started Power SystemUsing AC Power Battery Care Using Battery PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPower-On Self Test Post Powering on the Notebook PCCharging the Battery Pack Checking Battery PowerEmergency Shutdown Restarting or RebootingPowering OFF Colored Hot Keys Special Keyboard FunctionsKeyboard as Cursors Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as a Numeric Keypad Switches and Status Indicators Status Indicators Front edge Power Indicator Status IndicatorsBattery Charge Indicator Bluetooth IndicatorGetting Started Using the Notebook PC OS Operating System Using the Notebook PCSupport Software Touchpad activation with external USB mousePointing Device Using the TouchpadMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsClickingTapping Touchpad Usage IllustrationsCaring for the Touchpad Dragging-ClickingDragging-TappingExpressCard Storage DevicesInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardInserting an optical disc Optical DriveOptical Drive Cont’ Using the Optical Drive Emergency ejectRemoving an optical disc Listening to Audio CDSupported Memory Types Flash Memory Card ReaderHard Disk Drive Modem Connection ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Cable Network ConnectionInfrastructure mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsAd-hoc mode Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Power Management Modes Thermal Power Control Power State SummaryStand by and Hibernate Appendix USB Hub Optional Optional AccessoriesUSB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional USB Flash Memory DiskWireless LAN USB Adapter Wireless LAN CardUSB Floppy Disk Drive USB Keyboard and MousePrinter Connection Optional ConnectionsGlossary Clock Throttling Appendix Byte Binary TermCPU Central Processing Unit Device DriverLaser Classifications Appendix a Kensington LocksPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PC Cards PcmciaRAM Random Access Memory Appendix Post Power On Self TestSuspend Mode ROM Read Only MemoryDVD-ROM Drive Information Declarations and Safety StatementsRegional Playback Information Region DefinitionsOverview Internal Modem CompliancyNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice EquipmentInternal Modem Compliancy Country Applied More TestingCE Mark Warning Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless ClientsFCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsPower Safety Requirement UL Safety NoticesNordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery Service warning label Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationCdrh Regulations Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeCTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Network SoftwareSecurity Service and Support