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Buen manual de instrucciones

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¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Asus N81Vp se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Asus N81Vp, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Asus N81Vp debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Asus N81Vp
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Asus N81Vp
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Asus N81Vp
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Asus N81Vp no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Asus N81Vp y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Asus en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Asus N81Vp, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Asus N81Vp, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Asus N81Vp. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E4069 / Aug 2008[...]

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    2 Contents T able of Contents <000> 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������?[...]

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    3 Contents T able of Contents (Cont.) <000> 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������?[...]

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    4 Contents <000>[...]

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    5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. <000>[...]

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    6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User’ s Manual provides informa - tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC a[...]

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    7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 <000> Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solv[...]

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    8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on item s placed on conve yor belt s), magn etic det ectors (used on people wa lking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Y ou can send your Notebook PC and diskettes t[...]

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    9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Co n ne ct t he A C Pow er A da pt er IMPORT ANT! When opening, do not for ce th e dis play panel down to t he ta ble or el[...]

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    10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC <000>[...]

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    1 1 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. <000>[...]

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    12 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard will be different for each territory . 3 5 6 4 7 8 1 2 1 0 9[...]

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    13 Knowing the Parts 2 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software. Status Indicators (top) Sta tus indic ator s rep rese nt va riou s har dwar e/so ftwar e co nditi ons. See indi cato r det ails in s ecti on 3. Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch f[...]

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    14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. W ARNING! Th e bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be care ful when han dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tempera- tures are normal during charging or operation. Do n[...]

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    15 Knowing the Parts 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory . Ad- ditional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and congures accordingly . There is no hardware or software (inc[...]

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    16 2 Knowing the Parts <000> Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 4 5 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a [...]

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    17 Knowing the Parts 2 <000> 8 6 7 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IE EE 13 94 is a hi gh sp eed s er ial b us li ke SC SI bu t has s imp le c onn ec ti on s a nd ho t- pl ug gin g cap abil ities like USB . The int erfac e IEEE 1394 has a ban dwidt h of 100 -400 Mbits /sec and can han dle up to 63 units on the sam e bus . IEE E139 4 is als[...]

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    18 2 Knowing the Parts Air V ents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! Mak e sure tha t paper , books , clothin g, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur . Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Not[...]

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    19 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 2 2 Audio Speaker System The built -in stereo speak er system allows you to hear audio with out additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vi[...]

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    20 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (See other side for description.) Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external di[...]

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    21 Knowing the Parts 2 6 8 9 7 2.0 E-SA T A & USB (2.0/1.1) Combo Port (on selected models) External SA T A or eSA T A allows external connection of Serial-A T A devices originally designed for use inside the computer . It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using [...]

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    22 2 Knowing the Parts[...]

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    23 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.[...]

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    24 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebo ok PC power is compris ed 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. Y our Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect the power cor[...]

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    25 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. IMPORT ANT! Only use bat tery packs and power adapters su pplied with this Notebook PC or specically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occu[...]

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    26 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn- ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back [...]

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    27 Getting Started 3 Y ou will be war ned when bat - ter y po wer i s lo w . If you con- ti nu e t o ign ore t he lo w b at ter y warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mod e (Wind ows def ault use s STR ). W ARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as pow[...]

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    28 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. IMPORT ANT! Do not use emergency sh u t d ow n w h i l e da t a i s b e i ng wr i t t en ; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot[...]

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    29 Getting Started 3 Sleep and Hibernate Power management settin gs can be found in the W indows > Control Panel > Power Options . In System Settings , you can dene “Sleep/Hibernate” or “Shu t Down” for clo sing the disp lay panel or pre ssing the pow er button. “Sleep” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is n[...]

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    30 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model b[...]

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    31 Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Scr Lk (Del): T oggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Num Lk (Ins) : T oggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases[...]

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    32 3 Getting Started <000> The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special W indows keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W in- dows desktop. The[...]

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    33 Getting Started 3 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control ma ny as pec ts o f th e Not ebo ok P C to maxi miz e pe rfor man ce v ersu s battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically [...]

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    34 3 Getting Started <000> Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the [...]

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    35 Getting Started 3 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light ashes proportional to the access time. Status Indicators (cont.) T op Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Number Lock Indicator Indicat es that number lock [N um Lk] is activated whe n lighte[...]

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    36 3 Getting Started <000> CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play . During CD play , pauses CD play . CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray . During CD play: Stops CD play . CD Skip to Next T rack (Fast Forward) & Audio V olume Up During CD play , this button has two functions: T rack: Push once to skip to the next track during[...]

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    37 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection (on selected models) Network Connection Wireless [...]

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    38 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> IMPORT ANT! DO NOT use any objects i n p l a c e o f yo u r f in g e r t o o p e r a te t h e touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The[...]

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    39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Dou ble- click ing/ Doubl e-ta pping - This is a c ommo n s kill for laun chin g a p rogra m direc tly fro m t he cor - res pond ing ico n you sele ct. Mov e the poin ter ove r the icon you wish to exe cute, press the lef t butt on or tap the pad twice in rap id suc cessi on, an d the s ystem launc hes th e corr espo ndin[...]

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    40 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. T apping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be [...]

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    41 Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is av[...]

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    42 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le th e Note book PC’ s pow er is O N, pre ss the driv e’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the t ray comp letely out. Be ca reful no t to touc h the CD dr ive lens and ot her mecha ni[...]

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    43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. The emer gency eject is locate d in a hole on the op- tical drive and i s used to eje ct the opti cal drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic ejec[...]

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    44 4 Using the Notebook PC IMPOR T ANT! Nev er remove cards wh ile or imm ediately after read ing, cop ying, for mat- ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memo[...]

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    45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. V isit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Not ebook PC. On ly purc hase hard di sk dri ves fr om authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability .[...]

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    46 4 Using the Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive (Cont.) A B[...]

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    47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memo ry c ompar tmen t pro vide s exp ansi on ca - pa bil iti es for add iti on al m emo ry . V i sit an aut hor ize d se rvi ce cent er or r eta ile r fo r i nfo rma tio n on me mor y upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase exp ansi on mo dule s fro m aut hori zed r etai lers of th is No[...]

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    48 4 Using the Notebook PC The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After pur- chase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. Whe n you are conne cted to an onli ne se rvice , do not p lace the No tebo ok PC in su spen d (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. Example of t[...]

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    49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet contr oller . Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your net[...]

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    50 4 Using the Notebook PC These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter . Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless[...]

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    51 Using the Notebook PC 4 2 � Pr es s [ FN F 2] re p ea te dl y un ti l Wi re l es s L AN O N or W LA N & B lu e to ot h ON i s sh ow n� Windows W ireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4� R ig ht cli ck on the net wo rk ico n an d se le ct C on ne ct t o a n et w or k � 3� Y ou sh o ul d s ee th e “ No t C on n ec te d[...]

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    52 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you n[...]

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    53 Using the Notebook PC 4 Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV T uner Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. DTV/CAT V DTV antenna connection Co n ne ct th e pr ov i de d d i gi ta l T V an te n na to th e Notebook PC using the cable adapter . The digital TV[...]

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    54 4 Using the Notebook PC T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensiti[...]

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    55 Using the Notebook PC 4 F in g e r p r i n t R e g i s t r a ti o n ( o n s e l e c t e d m od e l s ) The nger print scanner can be used for insta nt and secure user authenticat ion. Thes e instructions will show you how to setup the ngerprint registration. 1� T hi s w i za rd w il l au to ma ti ca ll y s ta r t w he n T PM i s e na bl [...]

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    56 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> 5 . S el ec t a n ge r on th e di ag ra m an d sw ip e th e cor respo nding ng er on the sca nner sl owly . Y ou m us t sw ip e yo ur n ge r mu lt ip le ti me s fo r v er i ca ti o n. Y o u m u st r e gi st er a t l ea s t t w o  n g er s t o de cr ea s e th e c ha nc e of a ny p ro bl em s� 6[...]

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    57 Using the Notebook PC 4 3G W atcher (on selected models and in selected territories) The 3G (1) W atcher software application will allow your Notebook PC to connect to 3G wire- less networks normally used by 3G mobile phones. When connected, your Notebook PC can connect to the Internet just like using a wireless network. A shortcut to the 3G W a[...]

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    58 4 Using the Notebook PC W atcher window Icons and indicators on the main window The main W atcher window provides status information and allows you to initiate and monitor data con- nections or make and receive phone calls (if voice is supported by your 3G modem and your service provider). The main window uses these indicators: Device status. If[...]

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    59 Using the Notebook PC 4 Roaming. Y ou are connected to a network other than your local service provider ’ s. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) New SMS message. Click the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messages. When your SIM becomes full, this icon ashes and turns red. (Sup[...]

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    60 4 Using the Notebook PC[...]

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    A-1 Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product it[...]

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    A Appendix A-2 Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB as h memor y disk is an opti onal item tha t can repl ace the 1.44 MB opp y dis k and prov ide stora ge up to se vera l hun dred mega byte s, hi gher tran sfer spee ds, and great er dura bili ty. When[...]

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    Appendix A A-3 Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneo[...]

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    A Appendix A-4 R E S E T OFF ON 4� P re pa re t h e Bl ue t oo th m ou se� • I ns ta ll t wo “ AA ” ba tt er ie s� • T ur n ON th e po we r sw it ch on th e bo tt om of th e m ou se � Th e bo tt om s en so r sh ou ld g lo w re d� • P us h the “R ES ET ” bu tt on on th e b ot to m o f th e B lu et oo th mo us e� Bluetooth M[...]

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    Appendix A A-5 “R ES ET ” may b e ne ces sa ry a ft er ch an gi ng ba tt er ie s. Re pe at s tep s if n ece ss ar y . 5� C li ck N ex t w he n th e Bl ue to ot h mo us e is r ea dy � 6� A li s t of ne ar by Bl ue to ot h de vi ce s wi ll be sh ow n� S el ec t th e B lu et o ot h mo us e an d cl ic k N ex t � 7� Se le ct “ Do n’ [...]

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    A Appendix A-6 Support Software This No tebook PC com es with a supp ort disc tha t provides BI OS, drivers and applica tions to enable hardware features, extend functionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replace- ment of the support disc is necessary , contact your [...]

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    Appendix A A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2� Select each item and press [ Enter ] to select a device� 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority . Security Setting 1� On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2� T ype in a password and press [ Enter ]� 3� Re-type the password and press [ E[...]

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    A Appendix A-8 Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to have in the BIOS setup utility � User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your conguration settings, you must save changes bef[...]

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    Appendix A A-9 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an eng[...]

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    A Appendix A-10 Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? [...]

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    Appendix A A-1 1 Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, ther e will be an “Open policy le error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears a[...]

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    A Appendix A-12 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model and download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS [...]

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    Appendix A A-13 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a T r ojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus denition le is the latest one and regularly updating the virus denition le. 2. Reinstalling fails at t[...]

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    A Appendix A-14 1 1. Insufcient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into W indows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton [...]

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    Appendix A A-15 Windows V ista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original work[...]

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    A Appendix A-16 Windows V ista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recover y DVD provides a comprehens ive recovery solution tha t quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original [...]

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    Appendix A A-17 Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. A WG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wi[...]

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    A Appendix A-18 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor ,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer . It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory . Device Driver A device dr iver is a spe cial set of instruct ions that a llows the c omputer’ s oper ating sys tem to co[...]

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    Appendix A A-19 Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classications As la sers bec ame mo re nume rous and more wi dely us ed, th e need to wa rn use rs of las er haz ards be came app aren t. To m eet t his ne ed, l aser c lass icat ions were estab lish ed. Cu rren t clas sic atio n leve ls va ry fro m opt ical ly sa fe, requi ring no c ontr ols ( Clas s[...]

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    A Appendix A-20 Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specied amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Ha[...]

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    Appendix A A-21 Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles , you must inst all your own DV D viewer soft ware. Optio nal DVD viewe r software ma y be purchase d with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and [...]

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    A Appendix A-22 Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to d[...]

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    Appendix A A-23 Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Y es Y es Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y e[...]

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    A Appendix A-24 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • Th is d evi ce must ac cep t an y i nte rfe ren ce r ece ive d, incl udi ng int erf ere nce tha t m ay c aus e un de sir ed ope rat[...]

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    Appendix A A-25 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • T esting for electri[...]

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    A Appendix A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz C ha n ne l s 10 t hr ou gh 13 in c lu s iv e o p er at e in t[...]

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    Appendix A A-27 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code ([...]

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    A Appendix A-28 European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the fol- lowing characteristic: 1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes 2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals 3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4. Reduction of the us[...]

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    Appendix A A-29 T akeback and Recycling Old c ompute rs, note book co mputer s, and ot her ele ctroni c equip ment co ntain ha zardo us chemi cals th at can be harmful to the environment when disposed in a landll with trash. By recycling, the metals, plastics, and components found in an old computer will be broken down and reused to make new pro[...]

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    A Appendix A-30 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used bat - teries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TT E NZ I ON E! Rischio di esplosio[...]

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    Appendix A A-31 Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas- semble the optical drive. For your safety , have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider . CAUTION! INVISIBLE LASER [...]

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    A Appendix A-32 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish[...]

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    A Appendix A-34 Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User ’ s Manual in a secured location if passwords are lled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: ____________[...]