User manual ASUS LOTUS-B

[. . . ] NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1. 00 E448 Release Date: September 1999 2 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] 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. 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. 47 Universal Serial Bus Port 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 one USB port, which uses a shielded receptacle connector. This allows computer peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached, without the need to reboot or run setup. USB will also allow up to 127 devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as monitors and keyboards acting as additional plug-in sites, or hubs. The Notebook PC's built-in USB host controller initiates data transfer at a full-speed of 12Mbps for digital cameras and a low-speed of 1. 5Mbps for keyboards and mice. The host also manages the logical connection of devices. Driver Support The Windows 98 operating system comes already equipped with a standard driver that allows your Notebook PC to recognize USB peripherals. However, new peripheral products may need software driver upgrades. Contact an authorized dealer for more information. 4. Using 48 AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells housed together. There is one battery pack inserted in the Notebook PC. The AC Adapter's primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. When the power adapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power to the Notebook PC and the integrated battery charger as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack located inside the battery pack compartment. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time, check the battery icon in the Windows task bar to make sure that the battery is fully charged. Charging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF. · · · · No memory - means connect the power adapter anytime you like for maximum convenience. You don't have to wait until the battery is completely used up. No overheating - means safer and cooler usage and charging. This is better for your battery and your Notebook PC, so don't get burned with cheaper battery packs! [. . . ] PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. Peripherals Peripherals are devices attached to the computer via I/O ports. Peripheral devices allow your computer to perform an almost limitless variety of specialized tasks. [. . . ]