Asus W1Gc W1 Manual for English Edition

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    of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED
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    Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1 E1541 Release Date: April 2004 1
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    . 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
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    Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE
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    Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
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    before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want
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    Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6
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    energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not
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    23 Front Side ...24 3. Getting Started 27 Using the Battery Pack ...28 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 28 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Battery Care ...29 Operating Systems ...29 Support Software ...29 Power Connection ...30 Powering ON The Notebook PC 31 The Power-On Self Test (POST 31
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    Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 41 Pointing Device ...42 Using the Touchpad ...42 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 43 Caring for the Touchpad 44 Optical Drive ...45 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 47 32-bit CardBus Support 47 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 48 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 48 Flash Memory
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    ...62 USB Keyboard and Mouse 62 Optional Connections ...63 Monitor Out Connection 63 External Audio Connections 63 Printer Connection ...64 IEEE1394 Connection ...64 Securing Your Notebook PC 64 DVD-ROM Drive Information 65 Internal Modem Compliancy 66 Glossary ...68
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    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC 11
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    Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC Windows™). A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks
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    the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 1 2. Slide the battery lock
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    1 Introducing the Notebook PC 14
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    2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 15
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    front view) (Right) On selected models Opening the Display Panel Magnets in the display panel keep the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, lift the top edge of the display panel with your thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel
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    the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Instant Launch Keys Instant launch keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details provided later in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at
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    Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Battery Lock Battery Pack Battery Lock Air Vents Memory Compartment Optical Drive annel Bass Super / or Mini-PCI Compartment (optional
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    unlock position will allow battery removal. Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual. Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC's surface in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen
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    identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. WWW.ASUS.COM Power Input Display Modem LAN TV Flash PC Card Slot Cable TV 1394 Output Port Port to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a
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    manual. PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. Cable TV Input On selected models The cable TV input allows for input from subscription television services
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    comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. Electronic Eject, Emergency
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    to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Battery Pack Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC's surface in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The
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    2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Tab for lifting display panel Speaker Status Indicators AV-IN See next page AV Status Display On selected models Speaker Audio Speakers The built-in
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    computers. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing. If your office supports jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications. Virtual 3D
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    2 Knowing the Parts 26
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    3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 27
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    To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide the battery release (1) to unlock position. 2. Slide battery release (2) to unlock and hold. 3. Remove the battery pack. 1 1 2 3 2 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer
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    and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native
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    hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The green servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC
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    Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive -click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab
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    " or "Shut down" for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. "Stand by" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or
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    system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a "warm boot
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    settings. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power button over 4 seconds, or (2) Press the shutdown button . TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button. 34
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    Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events. Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse. Locking
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    is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging Off: The Notebook PC's battery is charged or completely
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    3 Getting Started Status Indicators (Top Right) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicates that number
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    256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: It is necessary to connect an external monitor or television before booting up the Notebook PC for this function to work properly. Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Down Speaker Icon (F11
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    on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here
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    3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8]
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes Notebook PC Upgrades 41
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    the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still
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    Touchpad Usage Illustrations 4 Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on
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    4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item
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    Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the
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    and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important
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    4 Using the Notebook PC PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can
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    4 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the "Removing a PC Card" instructions below. 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted
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    as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS
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    Notebook PC compatible). RJ-45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). IMPORTANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital
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    ). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem. WWW.ASUS.COM Telephone connection is optional
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    , which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, auto-crossover is supported on this Notebook PC so a crossover LAN cable is not required. WWW.ASUS.COM remote Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Network Hub or Switch This
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    together. 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 charges the internal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an
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    is connected, charging status will be shown. NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power
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    Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In "Stand by" (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest
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    devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters "Stand by" mode (low priority) when the system remains STD ("Hibernate") • Hotkey [Fn][F1] (Suspend-to-Disk) -- • Power button • Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) •
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    up to 80GB. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle
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    4 Using the Notebook PC 58
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    Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information 59
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    Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB • CD-RW (write): 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X • Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • Weight: 250g Specifications may change without notice. 60
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    Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PC's PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port. Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory Disk
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    WWW.ASUS.COM A Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject
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    (some 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 you can connect a video projector to this port. WWW.ASUS.COM A Appendix remote External Audio
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    Digital Video port. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. remote WWW.ASUS.COM Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington® can be used
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    your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright
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    Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network
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    National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
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    A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge AWG 46 44 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32
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    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. "Reboot" means to restart your computer Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating
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    game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices
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    computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually
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    Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can
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    A Appendix 73
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    This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Retailer Telephone Display Size: _________
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    : www.asuscom.de/sales General Fax: +49-2102-959911 Technical Support Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support Component Support: +49-2102-95990 Support Fax: +49-2102-959911 Notebook Support: +49-2102-959910 ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Company Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai
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