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Notebook PC Hardware User ’ s Manual E2162 / Jul 2005[...]
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2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC .................................................................. 5 About This User ’s Manual .......................................................................................... 6 Notes For This Manual .......................................................................................... 6 Pre[...]
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3 Contents Caring for the T ouchpad ...................................................................................... 37 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 38 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................... 38 Storage Dev[...]
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4 Contents[...]
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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[...]
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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 information 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 an[...]
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7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 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 qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as [...]
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8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, yo[...]
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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 information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter Press the power button and release. (In W i[...]
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10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC[...]
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11 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC[...]
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12 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. 1 2 5 3 4 7 6 4 8 W ARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel![...]
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13 Knowing the Parts 2 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy W indows or web navigation. Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in[...]
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14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. IMPORT ANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tem[...]
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15 Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be d[...]
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16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 10 9 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot- plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 u[...]
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17 Knowing the Parts 2 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. PC Card Eject Use this button to eject optional PC car[...]
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18 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 TV-Out Port The TV -Out port is an S-V ideo connector that allows routing the Notebook PC’ s display to a television or video projection device. Y ou can choose between simultaneouly or single display . Use an S-[...]
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19 Knowing the Parts 2 Modem Port The RJ-1 1 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V .90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORT ANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital[...]
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20 2 Knowing the Parts Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! Make sure that paper , books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur . Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side o[...]
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21 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. T o open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thu[...]
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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 Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators[...]
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24 3 Getting Started W ith 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[...]
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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 battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note- book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur[...]
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26 3 Getting Started The Power-On Self T est (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self T est (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’ s architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook [...]
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27 Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the W indows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery . A fully- charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual figure varies de[...]
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28 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. T o restart the system manually , click W indows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart . Powering OFF In W indows XP , powe[...]
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29 Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on mod[...]
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30 3 Getting Started Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric [...]
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31 Getting Started 3 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while W indows is running. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while W indows is running. Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an ext[...]
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32 3 Getting Started Status Indicators (Front) Wireless LAN Indicator (on selected models) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (W indows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indic[...]
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33 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Modem Connection Network Connection Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes[...]
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34 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may of fer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft W indows XP . The choices and languages will depend on the territory . The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The s[...]
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35 Using the Notebook PC 4 IMPORT ANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch- pad 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-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive[...]
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36 4 Using the Notebook PC Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between the [...]
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37 Using the Notebook PC 4 Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest hea[...]
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38 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • PC card • Optical drive • Hard disk drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred[...]
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39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Press in the toggle eject button and release. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in and released. 2. Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) T o remove the PC card, [...]
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40 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’ s power is ON, press the drive’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no[...]
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41 Using the Notebook PC 4 A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-R W drive or DVD+CD-R W drive can allow CD-R W discs[...]
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42 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), [...]
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43 Using the Notebook PC 4 CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26A WG or higher . (see Glossary for more information) NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. W ARNING! Only use analog telephone ou[...]
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44 4 Using the Notebook PC Fast-Ethernet Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at [...]
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45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the oper[...]
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46 4 Using the Notebook PC Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT “Stand by” • “Stand by” through W indows Start button, • Any device • T imer as set though “Power Management” • Battery low in W indows Control Panel (higher priority) STR (“Stand by”) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] • Signal from modem port (Suspend-to-RAM) -[...]
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47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Stand by and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the W indows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in W indows. Y ou can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate”[...]
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48 4 Using the Notebook PC[...]
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49 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information[...]
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50 A Appendix PortBar If you require a simple inexpensive docking solution, just use a PortBar to connect your desktop de- vices and then quickly connect or disconnect all the devices through a single easy-to-use connector . The PortBar ’ s Plug & Play feature allows it to be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is ON or OFF (hot-d[...]
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51 Appendix A Optional Accessories (Cont.) 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 [...]
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52 A Appendix 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 T ype II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.1 1g/b wireless standards. 802.11g 54Mbps Wire[...]
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53 Appendix A Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub.[...]
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54 A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American [...]
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55 Appendix A Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character , punctuation mark, or other symbol. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor ’ s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal [...]
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56 A Appendix Kensington ® Locks Kensington ® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous an[...]
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57 Appendix A POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer , it will first run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several dif ferent ty[...]
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58 A Appendix 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 install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.[...]
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59 Appendix A 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 di[...]
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60 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Ye s N o Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s 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 es [...]
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61 Appendix A (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. W ashington DC: Office of the Federal Register , National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions fro[...]
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62 A Appendix FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements MPE Statement: Y our device contains a low power transmitter . When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the freq[...]
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63 Appendix A 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 NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.[...]
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64 A Appendix 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 (NF[...]
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65 Appendix A Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batte[...]
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66 A Appendix Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified 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 R[...]
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67 Appendix A Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)[...]
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68 A Appendix 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 filled out. Owner ’ s Name: ____________________________ Owner ’ s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: __________[...]
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Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, tran- scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documen- tation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST[...]
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Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Company address: 15 Li-T e Road, Beitou, T aipei 1 1259 General (tel): +886-2-2894-3447 W eb site address: www .asus.com.tw General (fax): +886-2-2894-7798 General email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical support General support (tel): +886-2-2894-3447 Online support: http://support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERN[...]