ASRock F24 manual Introducing the Notebook PC

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1 Introducing the Notebook PC

About This User Manual

You are reading the Notebook PC User Manual. This User Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User Manual:

1.Introducing the Notebook PC

Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User 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.

Notes For This Manual

A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this manual 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:

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, components, 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 MultiBook F24 Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC Page Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions Page Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCTop Side Rear Side Power DC Input Display Monitor Output Modem PortFront Side Hdmi Port Hdmi Kensington Lock PortUSB Ports 2.0/1.1 Sata Port E-SATA LAN Port Right SideLeft Side Optical DriveGetting Started Power System Using AC PowerUsing Battery Power Installing and Removing the Battery PackTo install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Powering on the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery PackPower Options Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Thermal Power ControlSleep and Hibernate Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysColored Hot Keys Microsoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Touchpad Lock Switch Switches and Status IndicatorsSwitches Wireless SwitchStatus Indicators Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices ConnectionsMoving The Cursor Using the TouchpadPointing Device Scrolling on selected modelsMulti-touch Gesture Usage Caring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingStorage Devices Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Drive Compartment Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Memory RAMOptical Drive Inserting an optical discUsing the Optical Drive Removing an optical disc Emergency ejectListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Flash Memory Card ExamplesConnections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Wireless LAN Connection Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth Wireless Connection Turning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility