Asus Notebook PC Hardware - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
1. Introducing the Notebook PC ..................................................................5
About This User’s Manual .......................................................................................... 6
Notes For This Manual .......................................................................................... 6
Preparing your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 9
2. Knowing the Parts ................................................................................... 11
Front Side ................................................................................................................ 12
Top Side ................................................................................................................... 12
Left Side ................................................................................................................... 14
Right Side ................................................................................................................ 16
Rear Side ................................................................................................................. 18
Bottom Side ............................................................................................................. 19
3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 21
Power System .......................................................................................................... 22
Using AC Power .................................................................................................. 22
Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 23
Powering ON the Notebook PC .......................................................................... 24
The Power-On Self Test (POST) ......................................................................... 24
Battery Care ........................................................................................................ 24
Checking Battery Power ...................................................................................... 25
Powering OFF the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 26
Restarting or Rebooting ...................................................................................... 26
Special Keyboard Functions .................................................................................... 27
Colored Hot Keys ................................................................................................ 27
Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................... 28
Microsoft Windows™ Keys ................................................................................. 28
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ......................................................................... 29
Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ............................................................. 29
Instant Launch Keys ............................................................................................ 29
Status Indicators (top–right) ................................................................................ 30
Status Indicators (front) ....................................................................................... 31
CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator ............................................................ 32
4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 33
Operating System .................................................................................................... 34
Support Software ................................................................................................. 34