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1. A 32 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 33 European Union Eco label eee A 35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration eee A 36 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services sss A 36 Regional Notice for United States of A 36 Copyright Information A 37 Limitation of Liability A 38 Service and A 38 Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the NoteboolcPC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manual 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information EI The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories There may be differences betwee
2. Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a command El The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys 7 Icon f1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower f2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Keyboard Light Down Icon f3 Decreases the keyboard light brightness Keyboard Light Up Icon f4 Increases the keyboard light brightness Sun Down Icon f5 Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon f6 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon f7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes Notebook PC
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4. Notebook PC User Manual Fn V on selected models Toggles Life Frame software application For some models this function is available only when you enable the camera aM Power4Gear Hybrid Space Bar This key 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 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD EPa Up 1 Press to scroll up in documents or the web browser x Pg Dn Press to scroll down in documents or the web browser lt Home lt Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the line End 2 Press to move the pointer to the end of the line Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Notebook PC User Manual 37 38 Status Indicators e 2 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sle
5. arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Notebook PC User Manual 33 Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions
6. 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option Select Screen Boot Option 1 Pl Select Item ST9640423AS Select Disabled Change Opt General Help Optimized Defaults Save amp Exit Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Save amp Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password The password length must be If ONLY the Administrator s password is set this only in the following range access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED m Select Screen fh Select Item User Password Select Change Opt HDD User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 8 General Help Optimized Defaults 1 0 Interface Security Save amp Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyr
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8. Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDsicforVideo html for more details Notebook PC User Manual Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by
9. User Manual Caring Tor 44 Disabling the touchpad automatically 45 Connecting External Display Monitor e 46 Storage 1 e F 47 Flash Memory Card R ade ssscssssessssscsssscsssscssssessssscsssscssssessnsesssescsseses 47 Soie eee 48 Network Connection ccssssscsssscsssscssssecsssscsssccsssscesssessssccsssccsssccesneessscesssces 48 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modlels 54 USB Wann D REIR 57 Using USB Charger on Battery 57 Appendix Optional ACCeSSDEI BS A 2 Optional 2 Operating System and Software eene A 3 System BIOS Settings e A 4 Common Problems and Solutions ss A 7 Recovering Your Notebook PC eerte A 13 Using Recovery Partition A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected models A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information esee rene r
10. User Manual Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors El The actual location of the LAN port differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port Notebook PC User Manual 49 50 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure a
11. a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is not use Notebook PC User Manual 25 Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery cells housed together fully charged will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC dy WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT thro
12. checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss Notebook PC User Manual Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC eventually E You will be warned when battery power is low If you continue enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR a Gear hibad mI bie ginyen ber 2 hr 28 min 94 remaining Fier Select a power plan ome grad Right click the battery icon PowerdGear Entertainment PowerdGear High Performance rernainindg 4 205 AM BER Adjust screen brightness Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter More power options Your current brightness setting might reduce battery life ILE T IELI Emm T 9155 available plugg
13. has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand Sleep and Hibernate Power Management settings loge See can be found in the Windows SAE gt gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Power Options Power Options you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button Sleep 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 email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to Switch user RAM STR This function stores E your current data and status in TAS RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM RES is volatile it requires power to Sleep keep refresh the data Click Shut dowr rate the Windows button and the
14. 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 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur 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 The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Notebook PC User Manual 15 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 Touchpad The touchpad 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 Bottom Side zl The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model zl The battery pack size varies depending on model 13 3 model Notebook PC User Manual 11 6 model Q 4 The bottom of the Notebook can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recent
15. panel Do not use near liquids rain DO NOT press or touch By DO NOT expose to or place together with small or moisture DO NOT items that may scratch or use the modem during enter the Notebook PC electrical storms XJ DO NOT leave the Battery safety warning Notebook PC on your lap WP DO NOT throw the or any part of the body battery in fire DO NOT to prevent discomfort short circuit the contacts or injury from heat DO NOT disassemble the exposure battery Notebook PC User Manual v9 lt gt S 129 5 SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals DCIN 9 C7 5 INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating DO NOT use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
16. spare parts such as batteries power supplies the keyboard the memory and if available the CD drive or DVD drive 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy ENERGY STAR efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux based products Notebook PC User Manual A 35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulatio
17. AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Notebook PC User Manual A 37 Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property or any other actual and direct da
18. Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual 60 Oise 63 Puy du D me 66 Pyr n es Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 71 Sa ne et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort 61 Orne 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr EI Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Notebook PC User Manual A 27 A 28 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remo
19. E7124 Notebook PC User Manual March 2012 Table of Contents Chapter1 Introducing the Notebook PC ADOUL User 6 Notes for This 6 Safety Precautions seian n 7 Preparing your Notebook PC eterne tensa 11 Chapter2 Knowing the parts T 14 BONOMO 9 ranna mU TIUS 16 18 20 Chapter 3 Getting Started POwWer SS 24 Using AC POWET 24 26 26 Powering ON the Notebook PC ssssssscsssessssecssscssscssssesssesssessseeeseesses 27 The Power On Self Test 27 Checking Battery 29 Charging the Battery 30 Power 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power 34 Special Keyboard 5 35 Qoid c 35 Microsoft Windows 37 Status INCI CALLOUS E 38 Chapter4 Using the Notebook PC TOUN Ddd RR 40 Using the 41 Touchpad usage illustrations ees 42 Notebook PC
20. OVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition Press F9 during bootup Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled Select the language and click Next Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next Select a partition option and click Next Partition options de Po oz Recover Windows to first partition only This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions and to create a new system partition as drive Recover Windows to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive C Notebook PC User Manual A 13 Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions C 40 and D 60 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities zl Contents after recovery may vary with region or country The standard storage capacity of an SSD is 1GB 1024MB Actual SSD storage size varies with different manufacturers Using Recovery DVD on selected models Creating the Recovery DVD 1 Double click the Al Recovery Tte ertet o
21. These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Connect the AC power adapter A Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 110V 240V B Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC Notebook PC User Manual Open the display panel 1 Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turn the Power on Press the power button 12 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the parts 14 Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory E 6 7 9 e ES kd 1 T use rt sc i amp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 tab Es Notebook PC User Manual Light Sensor The light sensor measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display and keyboard Camera The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 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
22. User Manual 35 36 L CD Monitor Icons f8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series LCD Only gt CRT Only External Monitor LCD CRT Clone gt LCD CRT Extend This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up Crossed out Touchpad f9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled Crossed Speaker Icons f10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon f11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon f12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS E Fn A on selected models Toggles the ambient light sensor ON or OFF Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the onscreen display OSD
23. ain air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering Notebook PC User Manual A 9 CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Software Problem ASUS bundled software When power ON the Notebook PC there will be an Open policy file error message A Reinstall the latest version Power4 Gear utility to solve your problem It is available on the ASUS website Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS websi
24. al 55 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and Start pairing The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting ir Sg Pe eget ee eed ee ee be b oe Vn eT ee Le C Eee V pg Soa Run ee bum cr es ccm mg cni 78702199 Se ribam mir crap item erac iR L iii mi NI re ee ILI III 1 LE Lh dL chu ui Erim ee eee eu mens ed uos read bes pores br Rar od Pon on ee ee ums nu bheii ra Des fo Been eed big ee et Pos z Notebook PC User Manual USB Charger USB Charger allows you to charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC s USB charge port If your connected device overheats remove it immediately ASUS Notebook PC with a charge IC can also use the USB Charger while on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode Using USB Charger on Battery Mode The USB Charger Settings allows you to set the USB Charger limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power You can also use this to allow you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode To use the settings 1 Right click on the USB Charger icon on the desktop tray then c
25. apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian PAE Eom iL ET Rt CRESIA wot Pals Pv Japanese Russian Notebook PC User Manual Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT dy WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than t
26. are then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Notebook PC User Manual Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland lran lraq lreland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Soain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A 17 A 18 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models Region Definitions Region A North Central and South American countries and their territories Taiwan Hong Kong Macao Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongolia Refer to
27. do homologado de conformidad con la Decisi n del Consejo para fa qurearepea de wa a da sehef nica onmia RTPCL a Es vents de lan dileeeseias que cxinten enbie las RRC que s einen em difenentes poles la homoelogaci e constipuye por sola una garantia ncondiceonal de funciceamiento satisfactorio en kaka Pes puntos de de da red de una RTPC Es caso de purge algun paobl ezaa peoccde poscnric en eontscte en primer lugar cea paovecdor del atlletning sx nermesnal dill det allm ni tillg ngliga kopplasde PSTN grund av de skillnader soe finns mellen glonte i olika Under podk nnander emellerid inse i sg let en absolu gueanri fie all unustningem komener ww fungera ullisedsstillande vid teben riaembueningspunkt Om peoblem uppstkr bie ni i fort hand leverant wen av utnustnimgen Notebook PC User Manual European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 Decreased energy consumption during use and stand by modes Limited use of toxic heavy metals Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4 Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling 5 Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible
28. ed in charge P nr 01 9 17 2009 Left click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter A WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted STR is not the same as power OFF STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Notebook PC User Manual 29 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged El The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95 This prevents the battery from charging frequently Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life zl The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high A WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack dischar
29. efore transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub Notebook PC User Manual Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed Microsoft Windows operating system The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc 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 operating system If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for al
30. enntnnnnns A 16 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models A 18 Internal Modem Compliancy eene A 19 Declarations and Safety 5 lt A 23 Federal Communications Commission Statement A 23 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement A 24 Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 A 24 CE Mark WarniNn O aaa 25 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for A 25 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A 26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency 5 A 26 onem man be ad rat ad d A 28 Power Safety A 29 Notebook PC User Manual TV Tuner Notices on selected 4 A 29 REACH e A 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 30 Optical Drive Safety Information eee A 31 Laser Safety 1 A 31 Service warning A 31 CDRH Regulations A 31 Macrovision Corporation Product
31. ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception Itis essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly ap
32. ep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Bluetooth Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT and built in wireless LAN This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth BT function is activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC 40 Touchpad The touchpad is an interactive device that interprets the gestures and position of your fingers to simulate the functions of a regular mouse is also an alternative to mouse to position cursor onscreen The following illustration shows the features of the touchpad eee Right click button area outside the dotted line Left click button area inside the dotted line DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad These objects may damage the touchpad s surface zl A device driver is still required for working with some application software Notebook PC User Manual Using the touch
33. er stays still Scrolling Using two fingers on the touchpad you can scroll through lists vertically and horizontally To enable continuous scrolling hold your fingers on the edge of the touchpad when moving from up to down or left to right and vice versa The mouse pointer changes to a double headed arrow pointer when continuous scrolling is activated Zooming Using two fingers on the touchpad you can enlarge or reduce the view size of your selected image Bring together or spread apart two fingers to zoom in or out Notebook PC User Manual 43 44 Three finger swiping Using three fingers on the touchpad you can swipe pages from left to right or right to left You can also use this gesture to switch between active windows on your desktop Caring for the touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure Notebook PC User Manual Disabling the
34. erated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Notebook PC User Manual A 25 A 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are 10mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz El Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25
35. g directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 XX EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 1 2003 2 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 511999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive X EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 EN 300 440 2 V1 2 1 2008 03 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 X EN 301 893 V1 5 1 2008 12 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 62209 2 2010 06 X EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 L EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 2008 04 EN 301 489 4 V1 3 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 X EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 24 V1 4 1 2007 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 D12006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 A11 2009 x EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A1 1 2008 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 512009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 L EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 Ver 111121 marking Declaration Date Apr 20 2012 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2012 Notebook PC User Manual EC conformitv markina Position CEO Name Jerry Shen Si
36. g so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Error cannot power ON the Notebook PC Diagnostics 1 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 2 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A 3 Able to load the OS Y 2 B A 4 Adapter power LED ON Y2 5 N2 C 5 Power ON by Adapter only Y 2 6 N A 6 Ableto see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 2 7 N 2 A 7 Able to load the OS Y D N 2 A Notebook PC User Manual Symptom amp Solutions A Problem might be in the MB HDD or NB visit a local service center for assistance B Problem caused by the operating system try restoring your system us ing the recovery partition or disc IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering C Adapter problem check the power cord connections otherwise visit a local service center for replacement D Battery problem please check the battery contacts otherwise visit a local service center for repair Hardware Problem Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel gt Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the m
37. ged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future Notebook PC User Manual Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting Default Program the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch Switch user Log off Lock Restart Sleep Hibernate User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating 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 choose Restart IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Notebook PC User Manual 31 Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds L being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your Y IMPORTANT DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is data 32 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC
38. gnature A 40 EC Declaration of Conformity Asus beeen Pano Peed Pete We the undersigned Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address City No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C Country TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name Notebook P C Model name UX31A BX31A conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 1 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 D EN 55024 1998 1 2001 2 2003 I EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 511999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive D EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 EN 300 440 2 V1 2 1 2008 03 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 X EN 301 893 V1 5 1 2008 12 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 X EN 62209 2 2010 06 X EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 1 8 1 L EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 2008 04 EN 301 489 4 V1 3 1 2002 08 nnan EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 X EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 24 V1 4 1 2007 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05
39. he desired access point click Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Chapter 3 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 12 13 AM 9 17 2009 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows Notification area Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again Currently connected to gt Unidentified network Mo Internet access Wireless Network Connection Steven Office Connect automatically Joshua_Peng WL 520GC ASUS GUEST Open Network and Sharing Center Notebook PC User Manual 5 When connecting you may have to enter a password After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 7 You can see the wireless network icon Hil the Notification area 24 The crossed wireless network icon a appears when you press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt to disable the WLAN function Notebook PC User Manual 53 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled de
40. hield of a Coaxial Cable installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Notebook PC User Manual A 29 A 30 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 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 Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem fien Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
41. hose specified in the user s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States dy WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure Notebook PC User Manual A 31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited A 32 Notebook PC User Manual CTR 21 Appr
42. ibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 Notebook PC User Manual CE Mark Warning marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CEO CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be op
43. ic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Notebook PC User Manual Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No A 21 A 22 This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 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 signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities Notebook PC User Manual Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipm
44. ight 2010 American Megatrends Inc To set the password 1 On the Security screen select Setup Administrator Password or User Password Type in a password and press Enter Re type to confirm the password and press Enter Password is then set To clear the password LE EE gt On the Security screen select Setup Administrator Password or User Password Enter the current password and press Enter Leave the Create New Password field blank and press Enter Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press Enter Password is then cleared Notebook PC User Manual A 5 Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Restore Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save MEXE ave amp Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs 1 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 2 If updating the BIOS does not help try better quality discs and try again 3 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assi
45. l popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution zl Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Notebook PC User Manual A 3 System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by models and territories Boot Device 1 Onthe Boot screen select Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced i Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option is Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt General Help Optimized Defaults Save amp Exit Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright
46. lick Settings 2 Enable USB Charger in battery mode Notebook PC User Manual 5 58 3 The system automatically selects both Enable quick charge when the system is running and Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep hibernate shutdown mode You can deselect any of these two options if necessary bna TROIS eT E ara Pat di di a 4 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices 5 Click OK to save the settings made Otherwise click Cancel Notebook PC User Manual Appendix A 2 Optional 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 ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are necessary USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette dy WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk b
47. ly been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS SOFAS OR BEDS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT Audio Speaker System 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 Notebook PC User Manual 17 Right Side 13 3 model 11 6 model Q Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Micro HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requiremen
48. mages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement up to the listed contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF ASUS ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY Service and Support Visit our multi language web site at http support asus com Notebook PC User Manual EC Declaration of Conformity DUS Pee Peet We the undersigned Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address City No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN Country TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name Notebook P C Model name UX21A BX21A conform with the essential requirements of the followin
49. man Pent ern Burner icon ame on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD zl Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD A 14 Notebook PC User Manual performing system recovery on your Notebook PC You may lose important data on the external disk drive due to setting up Windows OS on the wrong drive or formatting the wrong drive partition 4 IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select OK to start to restore the image 4 Select OK to confirm the system recovery Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery Unstable power supply may cause recovery fail
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51. n your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively These notes have different degrees of importance as follows WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation 4 IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons TIP Tips for completing tasks NOTE Information for special situations Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions 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 cleaning Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DO NOT place on 4 DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work 27 objects on top and Y Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before surfaces Seek servicing do not shove any if the casing has been foreign objects into the damaged Notebook PC fz DO NOT expose to dirty Ben DO NOT expose to a or dusty environments strong magnetic or DO NOT operate during a electrical fields gas leak the display
52. nd Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features Y For security concerns DO NOT connect to the unsecured network otherwise the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others WLAN supports 802 11 a b g n Notebook PC User Manual Ad hoc mode The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Desktop PC Notebook PC Mobile Phone Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters A Access Point Ie i H L 7 A IZ eG Mobile Phone Notebook PC User Manual 51 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 If you cannot find t
53. ns In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Regional Notice for United States of America Notebook PC User Manual Copyright Information No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR
54. ort is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer Headphone Output This jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers headphones or headphone and microphone combo devices Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function Notebook PC User Manual P Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to flash memory cards LJ connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Notebook PC User Manual 21 22 Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started 24 Power System Using AC Power The No
55. oval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish er i hembold cil Rides beslurning 9 amp amp amp Z EP EU godkbendr at blive apkobler de inthe som eena Pa gerund al domkelke mellem de ollentlge ide lande prer dog kan iungere kamilige nett resincringigrankser ck olfeeslige tclcfonnct 1 af problemen ber De i fuente amgang benvende Demi ol keverancdenm af udynet Dutch sOn appini is wolpena Beschsiksag FRR EG van de Haad voor de paa Luropese axeplcm ng van csmpparamur op het openbase pochakekle bpeleibeesmcetree ik PST Gerin de pasen de 1 PST in de wenwchillende landen bedi deze gord kewaimg op zchzel geen omvoocwaaedelijbe garantie voor een succesvolle werkieg op eik F3STH ncismcikaansidluigsant bap peehlemcen in cene instante contact op met de leweaecier van hel apparel En lish The equipment bos bree approved in accedangg with Council Decision bor pan European g Hage nemminal connection the public switched telephone metwork PSTN However due 10 dhilereaces bersen the indissdual peosided in dillerenr countries the approval does not ol shelf gre am unconditional aaurance of on every network ineminatien peus ls the event of posblem you should contact your cquipe
56. pad The touchpad allows you to use one finger and multi finger gestures to move the pointer so you can select and click items rotate and zoom images scroll lists as well as swipe and switch between windows Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC User Manual 41 42 Touchpad usage illustrations Tapping Tapping on the touchpad allows you to select items onscreen and open files Tap once to select an item Tap twice to open the selected item Clicking Clicking on the touchpad simulates the functions of the left mouse button and right mouse button Left click Right click Click once to select an item Click once to select an item and then double click to open view its menu options Dragging and dropping Doing the drag and drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into a new location PP Select an item by tapping twice Release your finger from the then slide the same finger touchpad to drop the item to its without lifting it off the touchpad new location Notebook PC User Manual Rotating Rotating images clockwise or counterclockwise is done on the touchpad by using two fingers To rotate an image place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the oth
57. perly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not 4 PC surfaces Notebook PC User Manual Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs 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 to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Y CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC
58. proved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Notebook PC User Manual A 23 A 24 Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b Testing for electromagnetic compat
59. stance Unknown Reason System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery drive 24 You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 Ifthe problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATKO100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Notebook PC User Manual A 7 A 8 Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Battery Battery maintenance 1 Register the Notebook PC for a one year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx SLanguage en us Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over chargin
60. te WARNING Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process A 10 Notebook PC User Manual 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering dy CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 Ifthe problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Notebook PC User Manual A 11 Software Problem BIOS Updating the BIOS 1 Please verify the Notebook PC s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive 2 Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC 3 Usethe Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility Follow the instructions shown Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced mre rris STU ASUS FancyStart Disabled Press ENTEH to run the utility POST Logo Type Static to select and update BIOS Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Intel Virtuali
61. te risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical 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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Notebook PC User Manual Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HO5W F 3G 0 75mm or HOSW F 2G 0 75mm TV Tuner Notices on selected models Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive S
62. tebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country prior to connecting the DC plug to the Notebook PC Doing so WARNING DO NOT connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet may damage the AC DC adapter Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servicing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Notebook PC may come with either
63. the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Notebook PC User Manual A 19 A 20 Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer Shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Notebook PC User Manual This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republ
64. the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Notebook PC User Manual Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level DC Fan warning Please note that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER Ensure to keep your body from the moving fan blades Adapter Information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 2 37A Rating output voltage 19Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel pro
65. touchpad automatically You can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached To disable the touchpad 1 Go to Control Panel Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse 2 Select the ELAN tab 3 Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option 4 Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit Notebook PC User Manual 45 46 Connecting External Display Monitor Follow the illustrations below to connect the external display monitor using the bundled VGA adapter 13 3 model Notebook PC User Manual Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change witho
66. ts Notebook PC User Manual e 0 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display ss USB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer USB Charger USB Charger allows you to charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC s USB charge port Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter A The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Notebook PC User Manual 19 20 Left Side 13 3 model o ss USB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus p
67. ure zl Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Notebook PC User Manual A 15 DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive CD ROM drive order to view DVD titles you must install 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 Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region 4 The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer softw
68. ut warning 5 E SD MMC The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot KY IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur e d WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card ela D ore Notebook PC User Manual 47 48 Connections 24 The built in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase network can be installed as an expansion card Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 24 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Notebook PC
69. vices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Chapter 3 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown Notebook PC User Manual Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon 3 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices 5 Click Add a device look for new devices Notebook PC User Manu
70. w the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center Notebook PC User Manual Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is EI Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is not a problem with the display 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it Y IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least back ON powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is such as a carrying bag The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hard
71. ware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system Notebook PC User Manual 27 Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows Bc disk checking program To run Eo lack recs Windows disk checking program Click Start gt select Computer gt right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now Click Start You can also select Scan sectors for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower IMPORTANT If warnings still given during bootup after running a software disk
72. zation Technology Enabled VT d Enabled m s Select Screen Legacy USB Support Enabled 1L Select Item ASUS USB in battery mode Disable Enter Select Trusted Computing Change Opt SATA Configuration F1 General Help gt Intel R AT Configurations FQ Optimized Defaults F10 Save amp Exit Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 4 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating flashing the BIOS ASUS Tek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE Generic Flash Type Current Platform New Platform Platform UX21A Platform Unkown Version 103 Version Unkown Build Date Sep 16 2010 Build Date Unkown Switch fl Choose 4 Exit 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Notebook PC User Manual Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory IMPORTANT DO NOT delete the partition named REC

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