Asus L4E User Manual

Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1.00 E1130Release Date: Aug 2002Notebook PC User’s Manual

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111. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This Manual

12About This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on thevarious components in the Noteb

132. Knowing The PartsTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side

14Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Opening the Display PanelOne sprin

15Knowing the PartsDisplay PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFTLCD, which provide

16Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.WARNING! The bottom of the N

17Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by theillustration on the previous page.Batte

18Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.DC Power Input JackThe supplied

19Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra-tion above.Optical DriveThis N

2Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two co

20Knowing the PartsTVRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.The following describes the co

21Knowing the PartsAir Vent for Second FanThe air vents allow cool air produced by the second fan to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.Do not

22Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Display Panel LatchOne display panel latch is u

233. Getting StartedInstalling/Removing Battery PackUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCPower Management

24Getting StartedInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not

25Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The batterypack begins t

26Getting StartedPower ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the powercord to any 110V-120V

27Getting StartedPowering ON The Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn itON. If n

28Getting StartedPower Management - Stand By & HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows t

29Getting StartedUsing the KeyboardColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can

3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

30Getting StartedAbove the KeyboardInstant Launch KeysPower ButtonPower ON your Notebook PC by holding the power button for 1 second while holding it

31Getting StartedFront Edge of Notebook PCNOTE: A driver must be installed in order to use the “Instant Launch Keys”. See the “Driver & Utility”Us

32Getting StartedMicrosoft Windows™ KeysThere are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows™ Logo activate

33Getting StartedKeyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while enter

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354. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceOptional External ConnectionsPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketModem and Network ConnectionsIR Wireless CommunicationAC

36Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button andscrollin

37Using the Notebook PCDouble-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you select.

38Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of th

39Using the Notebook PC

4Safety StatementsWARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NotebookPC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Exc

40Using the Notebook PCInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray will ejectout parti

41Using the Notebook PCUsing the CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.Keep in mi

42Using the Notebook PCRegional Playback InformationPlayback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption ofCSS

43Using the Notebook PCA left-click on this speaker icon givesyou a master volume control with muteInformation is shown whenthe cursor is passed overt

44Using the Notebook PCOptional External ConnectionsMonitor Out ConnectionConnecting an external monitor is just like on a stan-dard desktop PC. Just

45Using the Notebook PCExternal Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a ste-r

46Using the Notebook PC32-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds ofup to

47Using the Notebook PC1Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Insert the PC card with the connector sidefirst. When the PC card is fully inserted, thePC card

48Using the Notebook PCModem and Network ConnectionsThe built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephoneca

49Using the Notebook PCNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book PC and

5Safety StatementsTransportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals

50Using the Notebook PCIR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.Knowin

51Using the Notebook PCAC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Thepower adapte

52Using the Notebook PCUsing Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigure var

53Using the Notebook PCPower Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomaximize

54Using the Notebook PCThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercontrol

55Using the Notebook PCSystem DDR Memory ExpansionAdditional memory is optional and not required to use the NotebookPC. Additional memory will increas

56Using the Notebook PCExternal Mouse ConnectionA USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note-book PC. There is only one correct orientation withthe

57Using the Notebook PCSecuring Your Notebook PC (Optional)For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Securi ty”. A third party lock suc

6DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements

7UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication n

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