User manual ASUS N61JV

[. . . ] 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. [. . . ] To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Removing a CD Remove the CD by slowly lifting the CD off the tray by holding the edge of the CD. Do not touch the bottom-side of the CD where data is read from. Listening to Audio CD Both the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drive can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and WindowsTM automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume through the volume control knob on the CD/ DVD-ROM drive face, function keys on the keypad, or by the WindowsTM speaker icon on the taskbar. Information is shown when the cursor is passed over this speaker icon A right-click on this speaker icon gives a menu A left-click on this speaker icon gives you a master volume control with mute a double-click on the speaker icon gives this detailed control panel 42 4. Using the Notebook PC External Display Connections (Optional) Monitor Out Example Connecting an external monitor is just like on a standard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings). You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. For large audiences, try connecting a computer video projector. 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. 43 4. Using the Notebook PC PC Cards (PCMCIA) (Optional) The Notebook PC has two PC Card (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA) sockets located behind a hinged cover to allow expansion just like desktop computer expansion slots. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side. Removing the PC card bay door. If you need to use the lower PC card socket for PCMCIA devices with connectors or cables, you need to remove the door covering the PC card bay. Pinch the sides to unlatch the door as indicated by the arrows. 45 4. Using the Notebook PC Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) When PC cards are inserted and running, they draw power from the Notebook PC even when they are not in use. You must stop the PC card service to turn the PC card OFF. CAUTION!Stopping the PC card service is also necessary before removing a PC card. To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. Press in the toggle eject button and release. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in and released. Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. 46 4. [. . . ] BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. [. . . ]