Asus M9A, Hardware User Manual

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Knowing the Parts
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WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else
the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Display Panel Button
Press the display panel button to open the display panel.
Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A
software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy
Windows or web navigation.
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch
once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to
safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened.
Status Indicators
Status indicator details are described in section 3.
Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed)
and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the
Windows™ operating system.
Instant Keys
Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details provided
later in this manual.
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CD Player Control Buttons
There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient
CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s software audio player
when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons
activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs without software.
(See section 3 for more information).
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Stereo Speakers
The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia
sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved
with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active
matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike
desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on
the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the
display panel. Note: This Notebook PC incorporates the new V-cut technology to increase
brightness and reduce weight, but a little light will leak due to a limitation of the V-cut technology.