Power System, Using AC Power, Getting Started | Asus A8F guide

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

Contents

Hardware User’s Manual E2378 / Mar Contents Contents Contents Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Appendix Safety Precautions Battery safety warning Transportation 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 PC Top Side Knowing the Parts Power Switch Status Indicators frontStatus Indicators top Knowing the Parts Camera on selected models Bottom Side Battery Lock Spring Battery PackKnowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment Left Side Flash Memory SlotOptical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject Knowing the Parts IEEE1394 Port Microphone Input Jack MicSpdif Output Jack Headphone Output Jack Right 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 pack Powering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test Post Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFFEmergency Shutdown Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys Microsoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators Status Indicators Status Indicators Front edge Power IndicatorBattery Charge Indicator Bluetooth Indicator Getting Started Using the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC OS Operating SystemSupport Software Touchpad activation with external USB mouse Using the Touchpad Pointing DeviceMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected models Touchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTapping Dragging-ClickingDragging-Tapping Caring for the Touchpad Storage Devices ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc Using the Optical Drive Emergency eject Optical Drive Cont’Removing an optical disc Listening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Hard Disk DriveSupported Memory Types Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Twisted-Pair Cable Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Power Management Modes Power State Summary Thermal Power Control Stand by and Hibernate Appendix Optional Accessories USB Hub OptionalUSB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional USB Flash Memory Disk Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN USB AdapterUSB Floppy Disk Drive USB Keyboard and Mouse Optional Connections Printer Connection Glossary Appendix Byte Binary Term Clock ThrottlingCPU Central Processing Unit Device Driver Appendix a Kensington Locks Laser ClassificationsPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PC Cards Pcmcia Appendix Post Power On Self Test RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode ROM Read Only Memory Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive InformationRegional Playback Information Region Definitions Internal Modem Compliancy OverviewNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice Equipment Country Applied More Testing Internal Modem Compliancy Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark Warning FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless Clients FCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsFCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands UL Safety Notices Power Safety Requirement Nordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Service warning labelCdrh Regulations Macrovision Corporation Product Notice CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Software SecurityNetwork Service and Support