User manual ASUS X54

[. . . ] Sound Blaster & Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology. All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. In order to ensure your safety and the safety of you notebook, we ask that your carefully follow these safety precautions. CAUTION: Using your notebook for long periods of time, with the base resting directly on exposed skin, can cause injury, burns or discomfort from the heat buildup that is generated from the base of your portable computer. [. . . ] Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ASUS notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you reliable, no fuss computing. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to setup and begin using your Q1000. This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1000 notebook. Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system. Any change to the operating system may cause improper function. When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully and check to make sure you have all the items listed below. Opening the Display Panel To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use your one hand to hold the machine and use the other to open the display panel. When closing the lid, be sure not to slam it closed. ASUSNotebookComputer Lithium-Ionbattery ACadapterwithpowercord Driverdisc QuickStartGuide Onceyouhavecheckedandconfirmedthatyournotebooksystem is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components. The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook. This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1000 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. For computers equipped with a replaceable Lithiumion battery pack, the following applies: IfthebatteryisplacedinanOPERATORACCESSAREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery, or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions; Ifthebatteryisplacedelsewhereinthecomputer, thereshall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions. The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text: CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Suspend/Power On Button The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to turn it off. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk. [. . . ] Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity. IfyoupurchasedASUSWWAN3GModuleseparatelyyou should have these items in the package: WWAN3GMobileBroadbandCard DriverCD QuickStartGuide Toinstallthe3. 5GMiniCardpleasefollowthesesteps, however if you are not comfortable doing so, please contact the supplier to install the Module for you. Remove the compartment cover to reveal the mini card slots. [. . . ]