User manual ASUS LOTUS EG12

[. . . ] NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1. 10 E512 Release Date: February 2000 SAFETY STATEMENTS 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 · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [. . . ] Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side. Be sure the PC card is level when inserting. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card. Press in the toggle eject button and release. Press again on the now extended eject button. Pushing the extended button will again recess the spring loaded toggle button. Slowly pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in. 4. Using the Notebook PC 45 External Audio Connections (optional) The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on some personal tape recorders. Printer Connection (optional) The rear of the Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a standard black/white or color inkjet or laser printer to the parallel port. One or more USB printers can be connected to the USB ports also conveniently located on the rear of the Notebook PC. 46 4. Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1. 1 compliance, which allows you to perform point-to-point wireless communications. You can use a SIR/FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with an infrared port. You must set these modes in the BIOS before you start to install the IR driver and file-transferring applications. FIR (Fast Infrared) supports up to 4Mbps and SIR (Serial Infrared) supports up to 115. 2Kbps. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed setup instructions. Guidelines for using IR communication Follow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared (IR) Communication: · · · · · · Make sure the IR Mode in the BIOS Setup is properly set to the mode you would like to use. The angle between two Infrared communication ports should not exceed (±15°). The distance between the Notebook PC's IR and target device IR should not exceed 40 inches (1 m). Do not move either the Notebook PC or the other device during transmission of data. An error may occur if IR transmission is conducted with high levels of noise or vibration. Avoid direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, fluorescent light, and other infrared devices such as remote controls close to the infrared port. Enabling Infrared Infrared communication must be enabled in MS Windows. Right click on the infrared icon on the Windows taskbar and select "Enable infrared communication. " When infrared communication is enabled, moving the cursor over the icon will give its status. information is shown when the cursor is passed over this speaker icon a right-click on this infrared icon gives a menu IMPORTANT: Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC's performance. 4. Using the Notebook PC 47 Universal Serial Bus Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a peripheral bus standard developed by PC and telecommunication industry leaders that will bring plug and play of computer peripherals outside the system, eliminating the need to install internal expansion cards and drivers. The Notebook PC is equipped with a USB port (or ports depending on model). This allows computer peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached, without the need to reboot or run setup. [. . . ] Since then, ASUS has been devoted to providing Leading Edge Technology and Best Value Solutions at the highest quality to all its customers. ASUS' annual sales revenue for 1998 reached 1. 09 billion USD with a net capital of 245 million USD. The annual motherboard sales volume for 1998 reached 8. 8 million and 13. 5 million by the end of 1999. Currently, ASUS is capable of producing well over 1, 000, 000 motherboards and over 100, 000 notebook PCs monthly. [. . . ]