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1. 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 Notebook PC Desktop PC Access Point va AM Notebook PC User Manual 69 Modem Connection on selected models The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Telephone connector is the smaller of the two Telephone connection is optional Telephone cables with RJ 11 connectors CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher Notebook PC User Manual Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network
2. 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 A 23 A 24 CE Marking CE 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 operated indoors and away from window
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5. 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 40 and D 60 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Using Recovery DVD on selected models Creating the Recovery DVD 1 From Start Menu go to All Applications gt ASUS and then click Al Recovery 2 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click n E Start to start mas creating the Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD 24 Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition A 14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 p
6. 7 con F1 Places the Notebook 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 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 User Manual LCD 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 gt 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 on selected models 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
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8. EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 EN 62301 2005 marking Declaration Date Oct 01 2012 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2012 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 Ver 120601 EC conformity marking Position CEO Name Jerry Shen Signature Notebook PC User Manual EC Declaration of Conformity We the undersigned DUS beer Pinot pea Peete 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 PC Model name B53V B53A conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 512004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 O EN 55013 2001 1 2003 2 2006 EN 55024 2010 Xx EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 511999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V4 2 1 2010 03 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 893 V1 4 1 2005 03 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 50360 2001 EN 50371 2002 EN 62311 2008 P3ETEIETETETETETETETPS EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 L EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 2011 09
9. 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 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 SIM Card Compartment on selected models The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions 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 position after inserting the battery pack Power Station Connector The power station connector allows the Notebook PC to interface with the optional power station Notebook PC User Manual 9 wa Memory RAM Compartment og The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures accordingly There is no hardwa
10. m fiz z x aj 2 Le 2 5 m 2 3 4 5 8 Jb 5 JE JEJE JEJE Ji JE 5 IL JU JU JEJEJE JEJE JEJE DE JEJE JE JE Je 0 49 50 Power4Gear Key on selected models Under the Windows OS this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key The 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 The selected mode is shown on the display 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 ASUS Scene Switch Key Press this button to switch among ca 2 custom modes 1 general mode in terms of WallPaper Mute Output Disable Screen Saver and Hide application icons in the desktop You z2 CH can configure the custom modes based HER d on your needs T a Touchpad Lock Key on selected models Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad s
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12. 1 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 3 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the 4 Select the wireless access Windows Notification area Currently connected to point you want to connect Unidentified network Connect to build the Wireless Network Connection connection Steven Office all If you cannot find the t N desired access point click the Refresh icon on Joshua Peng AM the upper right cornerto wise J refresh and search in the D ASUS GUEST list again A Open Network and Sharing Center Notebook PC User Manual 71 72 When connecting you may have to enter a password After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list You can see the wireless network icon fill in the Notification area 24 The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt to disable the WLAN function Notebook PC User Manual 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 devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mo
13. activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input 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 54 Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click IMPORTANT DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Notebook PC User Manual Using the Touchpad The touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse To use the touchpad lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer
14. customized in Windows Sleep Control Panel Power Options Hibernate For other options such as Switch 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 Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC e Hold the power button over 4 seconds L 4 IMPORTANT DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Notebook PC User Manual 41 42 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC 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 ful
15. 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 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files din be downloaded from the ASUS website A 10 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to install your entire system IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location dy before recovering 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 A 12 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 di
16. 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 BE 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 in use Notebook PC User Manual 33 34 Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Y IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack Notebook PC User Manual To remove the battery pack a IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacture
17. pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Extended Keyboard on selected models An extended keyboard is available on selected ETT models The extended i keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry Use Num Lk Scr Lk to toggle between using the extended keypad as numbers or as pointer directions The pointer direction keys are En for navigation between fields BAMI or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table Notebook PC User Manual 47 Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC 24 Some control key functions may defer depending Notebook PC model B 24 Use the key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play CD Stop During CD play Stops CD play CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind During CD play skips to the previous audio track movie chapter CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward During CD play skips to the next audio track movie chapter E Le Ce 48 Notebook PC User Manual Switches and Status Indicators Switches 15 6 model Notebook PC User Manual 14 0 model Fs Fio_
18. 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 WARNING DO NOT connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet prior to connecting the DC plug to the Notebook PC Doing so may damage the AC DC adapter gt 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 a two or three prong plug depending
19. 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 software 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 A 16 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 In
20. 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 damages 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 A 37 A 38 EC Declaration of Conformity DUS beeen Pinot Peka Pett 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
21. this operation Exit system setup without saving any change ESC key can be used for this operation 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 assistance 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 partition or DVD 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 ATK package 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 an
22. 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 ncrease 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 approved by the party responsible fo
23. 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 Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering on selected models Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation on selected models Notebook PC User Manual 45 46 Oc Enter Power4Gear Hybrid Fn 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 Fn Enter extended keyboard Toggles Windows Calculator application on selected models Notebook PC User Manual 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
24. C during an electrical storm There may be a remote 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 Donotdispose 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 A 27 A 28 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 HO5VV F 3G 0 75mm or H05VV F 2G 0 75mm REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REAC
25. E7523 Notebook PC User Manual 15 6 B53 Series 14 0 B43 Series September 2012 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual 6 Notes for This Manual c cscsssscssssessssccssecsssesssssscssecessessssesesscsesscssssceesscessscssses 6 Safety PEGAUTIONS cusa iiem ner vtto rient rmi 7 Preparing your Notebook PC eterne tensa 11 Chapter2 Knowing the parts TO 14 BECO AM 18 RORE 22 TT 26 SKOLLS E mp Canet 29 Chapter3 Getting Started Mose AU 32 Using AC POWET 32 Using Battery ene tiene een riter 34 Ba nOr Ge D ener mee eee 35 Powering ON the Notebook PC sssscssscssssssssecssscssscsssecsssecesecssneeeseeeses 36 The Power On Self Test 36 Checking Battery POWeL cssssccsssecsssscsssscssescssssessssecsssecsssscssssessseeesseeessees 38 Charging the Battery Pack tees eeenreenttnnnces 39 FOW ODON meti 40 Power Management Modes sscssssssecssecssssssssesssscssscsssscssessesscssseeeseesens 42 Sleep and HiDErnate cssccssscsssessssecssecssscsssecsssssssscessessseessseessscssseeesseessees 42 Thermal Power COontrol ccssssscsssscsssssssssssssscssssesssssssssssssssessn
26. Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name Notebook PC Model name B43V B43A conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 512004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 XX EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 O EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 x EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 D11999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 C EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V4 2 1 2010 03 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 893 V1 4 1 2005 03 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 C EN 50360 2001 EN 50371 2002 EN 50385 2002 EN 62311 2008 D EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 2011 09 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 5 1 2010 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 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 D12006 95 EC LVD Directive L EN 60950 1 A11 2009 x EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 60065 2002 A1 20064A1 1 2008 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 512009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008
27. H website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Notebook PC User Manual 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 fsen 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 m 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 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 i
28. ITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS 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 WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of A procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure A 30 Notebook PC User Manual 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 Notebook PC User Manual A 31 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese A 32 deeper er i cil Riders beslurning ril at bive oplchler pl de Hinde seleBonnet som cnukelibarbeunder eena grund al jopkelk de olfentlge
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30. Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in Slide finger forward a direction to move the pointer Slide finger Slide finger left right Slide finger backward Notebook PC User Manual 55 56 Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the pointer over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger onthe touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following two examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping 7 Press the left pointer button Lightly but rapidly strike the and release touchpad Double clicking Double tapping These actions allows you to launch your selected program Move your finger over the program that you want to launch press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches your selected program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following two examples produce the same results Double Clicking Press the left button twice Lightly but rapidly strike the and release touchpad twice Notebook PC User Manual Dragging Dragging refers to moving an item to another location Move your finger over an item while simultaneously pressing the left button move the item to your desired location then release
31. a button Details are described in section 3 Spillproof 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 and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Fingerprint Scanner on selected models The built in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key Notebook PC User Manual 17 Bottom Side zl The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model zl The battery pack size varies depending on model 15 6 model pz d WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas 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 18 Notebook PC User Manual 14 0 model Notebook PC User Manual 19 u Battery Lock Spring
32. al 59 60 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an ExpressCard instructions below Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting B Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the ExpressCard Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side Notebook PC User Manual Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket Notebook PC User Manual 61 62 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital c
33. ameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many 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 6 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 without warning n nu uu u tU T SD MMC MS MS Pro The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows y VERSES notification area before removing p i the flash memory card Notebook PC User Manual Optical Drive on selected models Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially SIA i 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no
34. battery pack Notebook PC User Manual 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 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 d WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged 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 39 40 Power Options The power switch turns ON and Switch user OFF the Notebook PC or putting Log off the Notebook PC into sleep Lock or hibernation modes Actual em behavior of the power switch can be
35. bile phones and PDAs If your Notebook PC did 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 73 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon From Control Panel go to Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane Right click Bluetooth I o IE E Network Connection and n select View Bluetooth e Network Devices 3m Click Add a device to look for new devi
36. book 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 all 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 Con
37. ces Notebook PC User Manual 6 Select Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click s Next ee omana i ma cci sunk Per s RUFI ee A Fimi ta EH HE Bombers M w mi PUR Teres cu m 1 bE ese ieee Be ee 7 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and Start pairing ada 78702199 Fr ria tarr Fum rrii ciu pe ee arma Dee ER mbi L iis ju E ss Seg Se re bee PII 8 The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting LE d lj li rcbus durum rorum Encre un mms ed uo el eam rome br cum diu bee Pap rumes pam NU lre l dila I eal cm Notebook PC User Manual 75 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models The TPM or Trusted Platform Module is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryptographic capabilities of each TPM hashing random number g
38. 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 fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e 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 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys on selected models The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command 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
39. ction to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Notebook PC User Manual D ss lt USB Port 3 0 HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is provided for transmitting uncompressed digital audio and video signals from DVD players set top boxes and other audio visual sources to television sets projectors and other video displays It can carry high quality multi channel audio data and all standard high definition consumer electronics video formats HDMI display devices utilize transition minimized differential signaling TMDS to carry audio visual information through the same HDMI cable Notebook PC User Manual 25 26 Left Side 15 6 model 2 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 h
40. d 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 charging 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 Qu Mp d Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A Able to load the OS Y B N Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 2 7 N 2 A Notebook PC User Manual 7 Able to load the OS Y D N A 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 e 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 th
41. dia Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A 17 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 CTR 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 the manufacturer to the Notified Bo
42. dy 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 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 A 19 A 20 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland Fra
43. e 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A 25 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du D me 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 66 Pyr n es Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 71 Sa ne et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 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 E Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods A 26 Notebook PC User Manual 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 DONOT 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 P
44. e 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 main air vent 2 Ifyou 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 lf none of the above help try restoring your system using the qm partition or DVD Notebook PC User Manual A 9 IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 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 I 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
45. eature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Notebook PC User Manual 27 9 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant devices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system s E SATA Port amp USB Combo Port p C3 ExpressCard Slot Front Side 15 6 model on 0 Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions 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 many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual Smart Card Slot This Notebook PC has a built in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write data to a smart card Wireless Switch Notebook PC User Manual 29 30 Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started 32 Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the
46. els 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 and 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 4 For security concerns DO NOT connect to the unsecured network otherwise the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others 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 rebook pc Desktop PC optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters p e 5 al
47. eneration asymmetric key generation and asymmetric encryption decryption Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust security effectiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the computer system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS operating system or any non TPM application 24 The is disabled by default Use BIOS setup to enable Notebook PC User Manual Enabling TPM Support Enter BIOS Setup press F2 on system startup Set TPM Support to Enable in BIOS setup Advanced gt Trusted Computing Pending coeration IMPORTANT Use your TPM application s Backup or Migration function to backup your TPM security data Notebook PC User Manual 77 78 Clearing TPM Secured Data When TPM State is set to Enabled Pending TPM Operation will appear Set this item to TPM Clear to clear all data secured by TPM or None to discard the selection IMPORTANT You shou
48. ible 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 Notebook PC User Manual O E SATA 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 This port also supports USB Charger function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off Refer to the E Manual for details E SATA Port amp USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 amp 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters See USB Port for description Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD digital video discs DVD and or Blu ray discs BD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model Optical Drive Activity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator sho
49. imply press this button again Notebook PC User Manual Status Indicators Top Side Caps Lock EEEE CJEJE JEJE JE JG JE JEJE JE JEJE Je JC a a a JC Li JEJE JJ JEX XXE XO ETT FIFI EIT SERERE 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 52 Battery Charge Indicator dual color 0 The dual color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows Green ON Battery power is between 95 and 100 with AC power Orange ON Battery power is less than 95 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 without AC power Off Battery power is between 10 and 100 without AC power Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time 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
50. l operation on demand Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings PR can be found in the Windows SAE Control Panel Hardware E and Sound gt Power Options In Power Options you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button ED 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 Log off your current data and status in Lock RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM Restart is volatile it requires power to Sleep keep refresh the data Click Shut down bomo the Windows button and the 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 Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Notebook PC User Manual 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
51. l 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 pn Lie Ae WugX4oeliniit cABLTIS v Russian Notebook PC User Manual A 29 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 those 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 A CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY W
52. ld routinely backup your TPM secured data Notebook PC User Manual USB Charger USB Charger helps charge your USB devices compatible with Battery Charging Version 1 1 BC 1 1 specifications whether your Notebook PC is powered on or off You can decide and set the battery threshold for stopping charging according to your needs With Adapter USB Charger is always available on the designated USB 3 0 port when your Notebook PC is connected with the adapter Without Adapter To enable the USB Charger 1 Click the USB Charger icon in the notification area and select Settings 2 According to your needs click to Enable quick charge when the system is tanning or in IBeT aon mode fae USB Charger J Enable quick charge when the airiem H runi Jl apie k Charge whe Ehe ole os B ir ileepJhibernatefsbutdoawn mode Stop quick charging when the battery li belew the Heb final eK Cancel 3 Move the slider to set the battery charge threshold to stop the USB Charger function The Notebook PC stops charging your connected USB device when the battery charge drops below your set threshold The USB port that supports USB Charger does not support USB device wake up function If your connected device is overheated smoking or has abnormal odors remove the device immediately Notebook PC User Manual 79 80 Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Operating System and Software This Note
53. models 73 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 76 Enabling SUpport cssscssssssssesssssssscssssecsscssssesssecssscsssssessccssscesseeesscesss 77 Clearing TPM Secured Data sesssssscssessssesssscsssessssecssecsssesssscssscsessessseessees 78 Mert E 79 Appendix Operating System and Software eene A 2 System BIOS Settings sciente etnies A 3 Common Problems and Solutions sss A 7 Recovering Your Notebook PC eerte rennen A 13 Using Recovery Partition 2222 A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected models A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information eese A 16 Internal Modem Compliancy eere A 18 Declarations and Safety Statements sss A 22 Federal Communications Commission Statement A 22 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement A 23 Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC A 23 Rer ERREUR 24 Notebook PC User Manual IC Radiation Exposure Statement for A 24 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A 25 France Restricted Wirele
54. nce Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom 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 Notebook PC User Manual 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 DTMF 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 A 21 A 22 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 equipment has been tested and found
55. not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces 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 CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices Y 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 These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack El If you purchased the o
56. obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray Notebook PC User Manual 63 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is ready to be used Le 22 NS i tu 44 zl It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 64 Notebook PC User Manual Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Actual location will vary by model Notebook PC User Manual 65 66 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 swi
57. ok 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 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 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 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 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 o
58. ot when in use Be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body lt USB Port 2 0 Notebook PC User Manual 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 LJ Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display HDMI Port 9 DisplayPort Output DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs and monitors projectors and TV displays DisplayPort is also suitable for display connections between consumer electronics devices such as high definition optical disk players set top boxes and TV displays A DisplayPort consists of a Main Link Auxiliary Channel and a Hot Plug Detect Signal The Main Link is a uni directional high bandwidth and low latency channel used for transporting isochronous data streams such as uncompressed video and audio signals Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this f
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60. ptional ASUS Power Station make sure that you use the bundied 90W AC adapter when docking your Notebook PC on the ASUS Power Station Notebook PC User Manual 11 Opening the LCD display panel 1 Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning on the Power 1 Pushandrelease the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness rr rr R R 1 TP A 3 LE IL m IL X X y rx xc xx x x C XY 3D LL WN X jJ I J I tt Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the parts Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory 15 6 model ui 92 10 11 Notebook PC User Manual 14 14 0 model a9 C 2 UO 10 11 Q A Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Camera Cover Switch on selected models The camera cover switch allows you to open and close the protective camera cover Slide the switch to the left to close the camera cover Slide the switch to the right to open the camera cover Notebook PC User Manual 15 0 0O Camera Indicator on selected models The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use Camera on selec
61. r compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Notebook PC User Manual 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 N 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 Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a e Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 16 Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17
62. r or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery pack 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 in a temperature range between 10 C and 35 50 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 pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing d WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw 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 35 36 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 pres
63. r 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 zl The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories There may be differences between 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 Y IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons TIP Tips for completing tasks 24 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 instruction
64. re 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 expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Hard Disk Drive Compartments 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 Liquid Draining Hole on selected models The liquid draining holes on the bottom are designed to drain out liquid that is spilled on the keyboard by accident preventing the keyboard from damage Notebook PC User Manual 21 22 Right Side 15 6 model Q 0 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built in wireless LAN and Bluetooth When enabled the wireless status indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary before use CG ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards ss USB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compat
65. ress Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select OK to start to restore the image Select OK to confirm the system recovery 4 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 d WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable 4 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure 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 or a CD ROM drive In 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
66. ronmental 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 regulations 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 A 35 A 36 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 PR
67. s 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 DONOT place on JE DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work 27 objects on top and 4 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 RS DO NOT expose to dirty DO NOT expose to a or dusty environments strong magnetic or DO NOT operate during a electrical fields gas leak K DO NOT press or touch pts DO NOT expose to or the display panel Do not use near liquids rain place together with small or moisture DO NOT items that may scratch or use the modem during enter the Notebook PC electrical storms D DO NOT leave the Battery safety warning Notebook on your lap WP PONOT 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 7 5 lt gt S 129 5 rd m K SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT carry or cover a Notebo
68. s F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is not a problem with the display IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON A WARNING 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 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 hardware 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 mes
69. s to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 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 e 10mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz zl 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 Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW 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 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loir
70. sage 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 Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S M A R T Self Monitoring EGRE and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning dic ICE message if the hard disk drive M Een requires servicing If any critical Tu hard disk drive warning is given gi rrt during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking Em Window s disk checking program Click Start gt select Computer gt right click a hard disk drive icon gt choose Properties gt click the Tools tab gt click Check Now gt click Start You can also select Scan sectors for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss Notebook PC User Manual 37 38 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 No
71. sesssscessesesseees 43 Special Keyboard Functions csssceki ciet iie re PRPHTEB IER NEUSS HUE 44 Colored Hot Keys on selected 44 Microsoft Windows uncis e torres tte ttes rnnt 47 Multimedia Control Keys etienne rtenstennss 48 Switches and Status Indicators eene 49 e E M 49 tO 51 Notebook PC User Manual Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC POMNO DEVICE 54 Using the TOUCH Pad csssssscsssesssessssesssssssscsssecsssessneccssecessccsnscessecssscesseeesseesss 55 Touchpad Usage lllustrations eee 56 Carina for tbe Touchpad saspe hs urere ipit trn Eri sits 59 Storage DeVICOS UR 60 Expansion Card RENT T T 60 Flash Memory Card Reader esee eeentennntnn 62 Optical Drive on selected 4 63 fond dis M 66 Network CONNECTION c csecssssesssccsssccssesssscssseccssccsnecsssecesscsssecesscceseccsseeesecesss 66 Wireless LAN Connection on selected lt 68 Modem Connection on selected lt 70 Windows Wireless Network 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected
72. sk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC mu 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 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 4 IMPORTANT DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next 4 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options 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 C
73. ss Frequency 5 A 25 Prevention of Hearing Loss A 26 UL Safety NOTICES 27 Power Safety A 28 9 t o A 28 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 29 Optical Drive Safety Information see A 30 Laser Safety Information cc ssssscssssscsssesessssssssssssssssesssssecssseccesseeessseeees A 30 Service warning label sesssssessssscssscsssecssecssscssssecssecsssccssecsssecesscssseessees A 30 CDRELBSOUIGLIOE A 30 Macrovision Corporation Product A 31 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 32 ENERGY STAR complied product eee A 34 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration eene A 35 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services sss A 35 Regional Notice for United States of A 35 Copyright Information eeecssessssseccssssssssscssssssssssccsssscssssccsssscsssscsssssessssess A 36 LUNA ACTON OM DIT 37 Service and A 37 Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the NoteboolcPC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC Use
74. tact 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 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 LEFT Beat PRE Hard prire EOS Priorities gt A Ne Boot ipn gt popl Opting Notebook PC User Manual 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 DEFI Dii gt W bAa BBS gt Add Best ption gt Dajete Bosk fot jon Notebook PC User Manual Security Setting Set Masher Set ser Password gt V interince Security 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 4 Password is then set To clear the password 1 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 Notebook PC User Manual 5 A 6 Save Changes Exit system setup after saving the change F10 key can be used for
75. tch 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 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 cable with 7 RJ 45 connectors Network Hub or Switch The actual location of the LAN port differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port Notebook PC User Manual 67 Wireless LAN Connection on selected mod
76. tebook 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 zl Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system El You will be warned when battery power is low If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR al bhiad 2 hr 28 min 94 remaining Cigale at LOS ri L eniya Select a power plan Turn mysterm ane Gn ier cfi Power4Gear Entertainment LA Litres PowerdGear High Performance Right click the battery icon Ud reemaimin 1 Your current brightness setting might reduce battery life Adjust screen brightness Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter More power options a 3155 available plugged in charg UESTRO ME AMT CT and C YIN 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
77. ted models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications For some models you need to slide the camera door to the ON OFF position to turn ON OFF the camera Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel Power4Gear Key Under the Windows OS this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key The 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 The selected mode is shown on the display Notebook PC User Manual i5 D H 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 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of
78. the left button You can also double tap and hold the item while dragging it with your finger The following illustrations produce the same results Draqging Clicking Dragging Tapping Hold left button and slide Lightly strike the touchpad finger on touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Two finger scrolling Use two fingertips to slide up down left right on the touchpad to scroll a window up down left right If your display window includes several sub windows move the pointer on that pane before scrolling Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally By b Notebook PC User Manual 57 58 Two finger tapping Use two fingers to tap the touchpad This action enable user to show pop out menu Notebook PC User Manual 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 e Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Donottouch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Donotscratch 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 Manu
79. utput voltage and the sound pressure level Adapter Information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 42A 65W for B53A and B43A NB models 4 74A 90W for B53V and B43V NB models Rating output voltage 19Vdc dh Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time e Ensure that your AC power adapter is plugged in to a grounded power outlet when using with your Notebook PC e Locate the input output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input output rating information on your power adapter Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU e When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible 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 Notebook PC User Manual 4 CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful
80. ws when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject Notebook PC User Manual 23 24 Optical Drive Emergency Eject U The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Modem Port on selected models The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters d IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC EI NOTE Do not remove the rubber cover in the modem port for Notebook SKU models without a modem e CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use Q amp telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for conne

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