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Asus M8 User Manual

Asus M8 User Manual (102 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: Asus | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.84 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Statements

3
Section 1

11
Introduction

11
- About this Product
  11
- Item Checklist
  11
- About this User's Manual
  12
  - Notes for this Manual
    12
- Hardware Features
  13
  - Status Leds
    14
  - Optional Features and Accessories
    16
- Caring Information
  17
- Transporting the Notebook PC
  18
  - Opening the Display Panel
    18
Section 2

19
Components

19
- Front Side
  19
  - COMPONENTS Front Side
    19
  - Front Component Descriptions
    19
- Top Side
  20
  - Top Component Descriptions
    21
- Bottom Side
  22
  - Bottom Component Descriptions
    23
- Left Side
  24
  - Left Component Descriptions
    24
- Right Side
  25
  - Right Component Descriptions
    25
- Rear Side
  26
  - Rear Component Descriptions
    26
Section 3

27
Getting Started

27
- Power Connection
  27
- Powering on Your Notebook PC
  28
  - The Power-On Self Test (POST)
    28
- Save-To-Disk Partition
  29
- Restarting or Rebooting
  29
- LED Status Indicator Description
  30
- LED Status Indicators
  30
- Using the Keyboard
  31
  - Specific Hot Keys
    31
  - Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
    32
  - Numeric Keypad as Cursors
    33
Section 4

35
Using the Notebook Pc

35
- Introduction
  35
- Storage Device Modules
  35
- Floppy Disk Drive
  35
- Floppy Disk Drive External Connection
  36
- DVD-ROM Drive Module (Optional)
  37
- CD-ROM Drive
  37
  - Getting DVD Support
    38
  - Using the CD-ROM Drive
    38
  - Listening to Audio CD
    38
    
    Inserting a CD
    39
    
    Removing a CD
    39
  - Inserting and Removing Drive Modules
    40
- Hard Disk Drive
  41
  - Important Handling Note
    41
  - Removing and Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Module
    41
- Second Hard Disk Drive Module
  42
  - Using the Touchpad
    43
- Pointing Device
  43
  - Caring for the Touchpad
    45
- PS/2 Connection (Optional)
  45
- Display Panel
  46
  - Display Definitions
    46
  - Windows Driver
    46
  - Display Panel Care
    47
- External Monitor Connection (Optional)
  47
- PC Cards
  48
  - 32-Bit Cardbus & Zoomed Video Port
    48
  - Inserting a PC Card
    49
  - Removing a PC Card
    49
- Multimedia Sound System
  50
- External Audio Connections (Optional)
  50
- IR Wireless Communication
  51
  - Guidelines for Using IR Communication
    51
  - Enabling Infrared
    51
- Universal Serial Bus Port
  52
  - Driver Support
    52
- AC Power System
  53
- Battery Power System
  53
  - Charging the Battery Pack
    53
  - Using Battery Power
    54
  - Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
    55
  - Battery Care
    55
- Power Management Modes
  56
  - Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
    56
  - APM and ACPI
    56
  - Suspend Mode
    56
  - Standby Mode
    57
  - Power State Summary
    57
- Thermal Power Control
  57
- System Memory Expansion
  58
- Processor Upgrades
  58
  - Modem Cable
    59
  - Modem Protocols
    59
- Modem and LAN Connections (Optional)
  60
  - LAN LED Indicators
    61
  - Network Cable Connection
    61
  - Twisted-Pair Cable
    61
  - Other Security Products
    62
- Securing Your Notebook PC
  62
- Notebook PC Usage Notes and Examples
  63
Section 5

65
Bios Setup

65
- Updating Your BIOS
  65
  - Creating a BIOS Update Floppy Disk
    65
  - Updating BIOS Procedures
    66
- BIOS Setup Program
  67
  - BIOS Menu Bar
    68
  - Legend Bar
    68
    
    General Help
    69
    
    Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
    69
    
    Scroll Bar
    69
- Main Menu
  70
  - IDE Primary Master
    71
    
    Maximum Capacity
    72
    
    Lba Mode Control
    72
    
    Transfer Mode
    73
    
    Ultra Dma Mode
    73
  - IDE Primary Slave
    74
- Advanced Menu
  75
  - I/O Device Configuration
    77
- Security Menu
  79
  - Security Menu Details
    80
  - System Boot Entry
    80
  - Hard Disk Password
    80
- Password Usage Summary
  80
- The Power Menu
  81
  - The Power Menu Details
    81
- Boot Menu
  83
  - Boot Menu Details
    83
- Exit Menu
  84
  - Load Setup Defaults
    85
  - Discard Changes
    85
  - Save Changes
    85
Appendix

87
- Portdock Accessory
  87
  - Features
    88
  - Usage
    88
  - Docking Solution
    89
  - Audio CD
    89
- Portbar Accessory
  90
  - Features
    90
  - Usage
    90
  - Docking Solution
    91
- Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory
  92
  - Features
    92
  - Usage
    92
- DVD-ROM Model
  93
  - Features and Specifications
    93
- Internal Modem Model
  94
  - Protocols and Compliancy
    94
- Glossary
  97
- Notebook PC Owner Information
  100
User's Notice

101
- Technical Support
  102

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