Asus M50SA User Manual - Page 15

Hard Disk Drive Compartment, Battery Lock - Manual - disassembly

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2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 SIM Card Compartment (on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions. 4 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked posi- tion after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS au- tomatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures accordingly. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase ex- pansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 6 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 15

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Knowing the Parts
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Memory (RAM) Compartment
The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional
memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS au-
tomatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures accordingly. There is
no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an
authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase ex-
pansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for
information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives
from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
Battery Lock - Spring
The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will
automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position.
Battery Lock - Manual
The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the
unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked posi-
tion after inserting the battery pack.
Shutdown Button (Emergency)
In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can
be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC.
SIM Card Compartment (on selected models)
The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions.
Battery Pack
The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source
and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when
moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this
Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.