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1. damage to data components or persons WV TIP Tips for completing tasks Bi NOTE Information for special situations Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel cleaning Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth lt DO NOT place on Je DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work G7 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 el DO NOT expose to E or dusty environments strong magnetic or DO NOT operate during a electrical fields gas leak S K DO NOT press or touch ZJ 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 a DO NOT leave the S Battery safety warning ZE Notebook PC on your lap Wr 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
2. 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 Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Slide finger forward Slide finger Slide finger left right Slide finger backward Notebook PC User Manual 49 50 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 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 s
3. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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 for 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 R
4. Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up _ Crossed out Touchpad F9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled F0 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 Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation a Notebook PC User Manual 39 40 Z Fn C Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the onscreen display OSD Fn V on selected models Toggles Life Frame software
5. Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted STR is not the same as power OFF STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Notebook PC User Manual 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 Bi 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 Bi The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high dy 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 reco
6. To remove the battery pack Y IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer 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 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 C 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 Dacks 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 dy 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 29 30 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you
7. in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion e 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 25 A 26 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 en 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 h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fa
8. mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program NOTE Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux based products Notebook PC User Manual Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental 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 Notebook PC User Manual A 31 A 32 Copyright Information No part of thi
9. premier lieu votre fournisseur Dieses Ger t wurde gem der Entscheidung 98 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur Anschaltung als einzelne Endeinrichtung an das ffentliche Fernsprechnetz zugelassen Aufgrund der zwischen den ffentlichen Fernsprechnetzen verschiedener Staaten bestehenden Unterschiede stellt diese Zulassung an sich jedoch keine unbedingte Gew hr f r einen erfolgreichen Betrieb des Ger ts an jedem Netzabschlu8punkt dar Falls beim Betrieb Probleme auftreten sollten Sie sich zun chst an ihren Fachh ndler wenden O ec onMou c opt eykpi ei yia navevponaik o v con peuovou ov teppatikod pe to nu swo THACHOVIKO ikto Er PSTN cbupova ue mv an gauon 98 482 EK tov Evubovhiov wot go eneth vr pyovv Suapop s peta tov eny povg PSTN nov nap yovtat or Dumont yopec n ykpion dev nap yer ag savt avenp lakt slacpdhion enttwyots Aesitrovpyias os KGS onusio Gronn tov kt ov PSTN Eav avaxdyouv npob huata Ja np nei Kat apy s va anevl veote otov mpounsevty tov s oniiouo oag La presente apparecchiatura terminale stata approvata in conformit della decisione 98 482 CE del Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come terminale singolo ad una rete analogica PSTN A causa delle differenze tra le reti dei differenti paesi l approvazione non garantisce per di per s il funzionamento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo i
10. 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 Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Notebook PC User Manual 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 CETE
11. the exposure battery Notebook PC User Manual x EE 77 9 CN SS m D S P4 5 e A SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals 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 Notebook PC User Manual Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage
12. turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives Bi 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 dy 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 N
13. 0 75mm or HO5VV F 2G 0 75mm REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Notebook PC User Manual 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 es DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool s DO NOT use the Notebook PC 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
14. 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 CID OR 12006 95 EC LVD Directive L EN 60950 1 2006 I EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 L EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 D EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 L EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 x EN 62301 2005 Ver 110101 XCE marking Declaration Date Nov 16 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2011 EC conformity markina Position CEO Name Jerry Shen Signature Notebook PC User Manual
15. C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced i Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 Atheros Boot Agent Hard Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Select Screen gt Delete Boot Option Boot Option 1 Select Item PO Hitachi HTS5S438232A7A384 nter Select Atheros Boot Agent Change Opt Disabled ls General Help gi Optimized Defaults F1Q Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot ERM Save amp Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc To set the password 1 On the Security screen select Setup Administrator Password or User Password 2 Type in a password and press Enter Re type to confirm the password and press Enter 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 St oe a Password is then cleared Not
16. CIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Notebook PC User Manual Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property or any other actual and direct 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 Visi
17. COM 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 17 A 18 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France 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 ma
18. E6792 Notebook PC User Manual August 2011 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This USERS Manual E 6 Notes for li 6 Safety Precautions EEN 7 Preparing your Notebook PC ssssssssssesessesssssssseeeeeeessssssssesererossssssnsssseeeeees 11 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts ee 14 Bierger kel 17 RONE IO a A AE eigen tentsandessnres 20 ECKE 22 Chapter 3 Getting Started Power SYS MM cc caneete cod ct esas ana easi eagai testa g 26 USNO AG POW GE EE 26 Using Battery POWer sessssssesessssssososeseseororesesrorororererorrereroroerererereeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 28 BUC ee 29 Powering ON the Notebook DC 30 The Power On Self Test POST ssssesssssssssssssssssseossssesoeessssnseeoessnnsoecesssseees 30 Reien E E 32 Charging beleet E 33 PONET Riede 34 Power Management Modes eren 36 Sleep ANd Hibermate eer 36 Thermal Power Control 37 Special Keyboard WS nee E 38 Colored leg 38 Microsoft Windows Keys 40 Multimedia Control Keys on selected MOdels cssssecsseecsseessseeesses 42 Switches and Status Indicators ee 43 Se UE 43 STE MET 44 Notebook PC User Manual Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Poning DVi E 48 Using the Leet 49 Touchpad Usage Wlustrattons ENEE 50 Caring for the Touchpad eer 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling DE 53 tele Lee e 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Hard DISK DIVE sesser ninne raii 56 Ee 58 Gio 9 a ONS e 59 Network Connection ccscssscsssssssssccsssessssscsssccsss
19. F exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a e Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 e Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b e Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17 e 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 21 A 22 CE Mark Warning CE 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 ra
20. N the Notebook PC there will be an Open policy file error message A Reinstall the latest version Power4 Gear utility to solve your problem It is available on the ASUS website Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process A 10 Notebook PC User Manual 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering dy CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Bi Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 Ifthe problem stil
21. alled later as an upgrade After purchase network can be installed as an expansion card Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Bi 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Notebook PC User Manual 59 60 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 cont
22. amaged Take note of the following precautions e Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Donot scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Bi 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 Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature 1 Select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 8 ele Control Panel Hardware and Sound wl p j ontro Pane p en ee Devices and Printers System and Security ES Aa deer hdd a purses D Devre Manager Network and Internet D Hardware and Sound o diting f media of device Play CD t othe mechs automabe fy d Programs E Sound User Accounts and Famil ge A Se Pow p Se and hen Penonaticat on Rea lock Languag d Rego Adjust Ease of Acces e KI Displ Mae d Z Windows Mobility Center Ae djust Communty used mobility NVIDIA Control Pane S Realtek HO Audio Manager Notebook PC User Manual 53 54 Click Device Set
23. application For some models this function is available only when you enable the camera 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 Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously amp C To disa
24. ble the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external E keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC M gt Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the pointer keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the pointer keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right S Notebook PC User Manual 41 Multimedia Control Keys on selected models 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 Bi Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model A A Bi Use the Fn key in combination with the arrow keys for multimedia control functions Play Pause Begins or pauses media file playback Stop 1 Stops media file playback Back lt During media file playback goes back to the previous song movie chapter Forward During media file playback skips to the next song movie chapter EJ b be tel 42 Notebook PC User Manual Switches and Statu
25. brikat 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 II y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian ma L t on ERODERET EIT SA MER THRE SNSEDOR HOTA MEROPE o TUEL T FSV Japanese BHAMAHHE Ilpu 3ameHe akKymynaTopa Ha aKKYMYNIATOP UHOFO Tunna BO3MOMKHO ero BO3FOpaHe YTUNUZUPYyUTe AKKYMYJATODP B COOTBeTCTBUN C MHCTPYKUMAMM Npou3BoguTena Russian 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 othe
26. ccesssessssccsssccsssccesnsessseesssscen 59 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models seenen 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected model sen 65 Appendix TEEN A 2 Optional CONNECTIONS wissscsscissssesscovssscnssssaseiussvnvacavdivinsbacoseunvsotsotinsoseseeansdeins A 2 Operating System and SOP EE A 3 System BIOS dl e E A 4 COMMON Problems and Solutions eren A 7 Recovering Your Notebook PC eersten A 13 USING Recovery Partition sxissssctcczcdeeesasessdescdssstereavaseantarteceetasteecteeeticneaensas A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected model eer A 14 Internal Modem Compliancy seen A 16 Declarations and Safety Statement A 20 Federal Communications Commission Statement een A 20 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement A 21 Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC A 21 CE lac lig ale E A 22 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada eer A 22 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domain A 23 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Band seen A 23 Power Safety Requirement een A 24 Notebook PC User Manual He RE A 24 UL Safety NOU CES EE A 25 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion battertes en A 26 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice eer A 27 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 28 European Union Eco Jabel eer A 30 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Bette A 31 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services A 31 B
27. diation 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 e 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 windows 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 Chi 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 e 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Ei 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 pro
28. dicator 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 activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Notebook PC User Manual 45 46 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook BC 48 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
29. ebook PC User Manual A 5 Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Restore Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc GEHEIT RETTEN Save amp Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs 1 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 2 If updating the BIOS does not help try better quality discs and try again 3 Ifthe 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 Bi You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 Ifthe problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATKO100 driver from the driver CD o
30. ecover Windows to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive C Notebook PC User Manual A 13 Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions C 40 and D 60 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Bi Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Using Recovery DVD on selected models Creating the Recovery DVD 1 Double click the Al Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD Sea Ee into the optical d ovo writer HEET DVORAMGSATSON drive and click j Start to start creating the Recovery DVD 00 00 00 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Bi Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before Y 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
31. efresh and search in the list again Notebook PC User Manual Currently connected to Unidentified network Mo Internet access Wireless Network Connection Steven Office Connect automatically Joshua_Peng WL 520GC ASUS GUEST Open Network and Sharing Center 63 64 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 bi in the Notification area Bi The crossed wireless network icon Bi 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 mobile phones and PDAs If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share I
32. eleg ele de EE A 32 Limitation of Liability cnssssesavtasy sanquatecnonenssagsnsassnonininnaveansanenarstinearaininiannets A 33 Service and SOO e d A 33 Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manual 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Bi 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 4 IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent
33. er the Bluetooth security l code into your device and peanas start pairing 78102199 We code you might need to press Enter OK or a sereiler button on your device Waiting for you to enter this pairing code on your device The paired relationship is pass successfully built Click CHOSE E aaaea to rnis compurer to finish the setting mea ta sda tt oo dts To verily d this device finished installing properly look far a in Devices and Printers Notebook PC User Manual 67 68 Notebook PC User Manual arpendik A 2 Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are necessary USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette A WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connect
34. es and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the hard disk cover Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives oy Notebook PC User Manual 58 Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access 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 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before installing or removing a memory nonnnAAAANANNON The actual location of the memory differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the memory Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example Notebook PC User Manual Connections Bi The built in network cannot be inst
35. ght be visible to others Notebook PC User Manual 61 Ad hoc mode The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Notebook PC Desktop PC 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 Notebook PC User Manual Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if Seet for your model see switches in Chapter 3 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 12 13 AM 9 17 2009 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star St in the Windows Notification area Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to r
36. ions These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub Notebook PC User Manual Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed Microsoft Windows operating system The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The su
37. l 23 24 Notebook PC User Manual Getting started 26 Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country 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 E gt 0 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 Y
38. l exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Notebook PC User Manual A 11 Software Problem BIOS Updating the BIOS 1 Please verify the Notebook PC s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive 2 Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC 3 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility Follow the instructions shown Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced EES an 415 ASUS FancyStart Disabled Press ENTER to run the utility POST Logo Type Static to select and update BIOS Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Pointing Device Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled USB CHARGE Disable Select Screen ph SATA Configuration t Select Item Intel R AT Configurations ngem Selace Change Opt Edi General Help FQ Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 4 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating flashing the BIOS ASUS Tek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE Generic Flash Type Current Platform New Platform Platform U32U Platform Unkown Version 103 Version Unkown Build Date Sep 16 2010 Build Date Unkown Switch f4 Choose
39. l fornitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para liga o pan curopeia de um nico terminal rede telef nica p blica comutada RTPC nos termos da Decis o 98 482 CE No entanto devido s diferen as existentes entre as RTPC dos diversos paises a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si s um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos terminais da rede da RTPC Em caso de problemas deve entrar se em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fornecedor do equipamento Notebook PC User Manual Spanish Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decisi n 98 482 CE del Consejo para la conexi n paneuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica publica conmutada RTPC No obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes paises la homologaci n no constituye por si sola una garantia incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir alg n problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del equipo Swedi sh Utrustningen har godk nts i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG f r alleuropeisk anslutning som enskild terminal till det allm nt tillg ngliga kopplade telen tet PSTN Pa grund av de skillnader som finns mellan telen tet i olika lander utg r godk nnandet emellertid inte i sig sj lvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera ti
40. llfredsstallande vid varje telenaitsanslutningspunkt Om problem uppst r b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Notebook PC User Manual A 29 A 30 European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 Decreased energy consumption during use and stand by modes Limited use of toxic heavy metals Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4 Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling Ge Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries power supplies the keyboard the memory and if available the CD drive or DVD drive 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S erg Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the
41. lored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command Bi 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 Z Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth 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
42. m caused by the operating system try restoring your system us ing the recovery partition or disc IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering C Adapter problem check the power cord connections otherwise visit a local service center for replacement D Battery problem please check the battery contacts otherwise visit a local service center for repair Hardware Problem Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel gt Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 f none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering Notebook PC User Manual A 9 N 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 O
43. may result in data loss Notebook PC User Manual 31 32 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Bi Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system Bi 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 PowerdGear Hybrid j 8 Adjust bright g 2 hr 28 min 94 remaining Se SE RER Windows Mobility Center Select a power plan Turn system icons on or off PowerdGear Entertainment Power4Gear High Performance Right click the battery icon 94 remaining 205AM OH Your current brightness setting might reduce battery life an Adjust screen brightness Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter More power options 93 available plugged in charging 2 01 AM sole e ee Wu LD 917 209 9 17 2009 uj Left click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter dh WARNING
44. niversal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 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 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 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 USB Charge on selected models Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping hibernating or shut down 22 Notebook PC User Manual EN vu HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may d Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects occur Notebook PC User Manua
45. nternet 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 65 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon 12 13 AM 9 17 2009 From Control Panel go Oc een to Network and Internet View your basic network information and set up connections Connect r reconnect to weeleis wied Gishup ot VPN eetwork comection A 8 gt Network and Sharing mee mn Center and then click SS SS Change adapter settings in peed the left blue pane Beet DI Choose homegroup end thering eptem Access files and printers located on ether network computers or change hiring gtt Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices Click Add a device to look for se ee new devices Notebook PC User Manual Select a Bluetooth enabled mm device from the list and click sasas seice 0 ss ro tne compune N ext Windows will continue to look for new devices and display them here e SAMI017_KUO NB Bluetooth a Laptop computer a Andrew eh E Mac Pro Bluetooth Ent
46. or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness 12 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the parse Top Side Bi The keyboard differs for each territory A F10 Fil F12 Pause Prt Sc Insert Delete K EI si Break SysRq 14 Notebook PC User Manual EI Camera o A 8 Oo The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation 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 Status Indicators top Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Notebook PC User Manual 15 O E 7 H SA Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth a
47. or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level DC Fan warning Please note that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER Ensure to keep your body from the moving fan blades Adapter Information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 2 1A Rating output voltage 19VDC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel 4 CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Notebook PC User Manual Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges
48. otebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system Notebook PC User Manual Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run 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 r amp OS C Properties Previous Versions Quota Tools Hardware Sharing Emor checking This option will check the drive for errors Defragmentation Es This option will defragment files on the drive Backup amp This option will back up files on the drive G click Start You can also select Scan sectors for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower 4 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
49. ou 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 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 27 28 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 4 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
50. our Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Notebook PC User Manual Right Side Le 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 A 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 feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 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 20 Notebook PC User Manual ss lt USB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some pe
51. p TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings oo EE can be found in the Windows ER aa gt Control Panel gt Hardware eme Gemeen and Sound gt Power Options In 220 0 Ese Power Options you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel ae or pressing the power button Kee J 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 CHIC Log off your current data and status in SS RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM ER is volatile it requires power to Sleep keep refresh the data Click Ke 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 acti
52. perty of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A 23 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 Ei Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HO5W F 3G
53. pport disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Bi Some of the Notebook PC e components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Notebook PC User Manual A 3 System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by models and territories Boot Device 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced i Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 Atheros Boot Agent Hard Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Select Screen k Delete Boot Option t Select Item Enter Select Change Opt Edi General Help FQ Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright
54. pter to locate the Flash Memory Slot KY IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur LS A WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media w az IS tp Notebook PC User Manual 55 56 Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC Sg IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped IMPORTANT When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lin
55. q Exit 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Notebook PC User Manual Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory IMPORTANT DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an Ge ESS See BERS authorized ASUS service Ze center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition Press F9 during bootup Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled Select the language you want to recover and click Next Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next Select a partition option and click Next Partition options SL ee SS 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 R
56. r 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 27 A 28 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Udstyret er i henhold til Radets beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt til at blive opkoblet pa de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal P grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelsen dog ikke i sig selv ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt p samtlige nettermineringspunkter pa de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer ber De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschikking 98 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eindapparatuur op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Gezien de verschillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt deze goed keuring op zichzelf geen onvoorwaardelijke garantie voor een succesvolle werking op elk PSTN netwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op me
57. r download it from the ASUS website Notebook PC User Manual A 7 A 8 Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Battery Battery maintenance h 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 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 2 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A 3 Able to load the OS Y B N A 4 Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C 5 Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A 6 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 7 N A 7 Able to load the OS Y D N A Notebook PC User Manual Symptom amp Solutions A Problem might be in the MB HDD or NB visit a local service center for assistance B Proble
58. ripherals 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 o amp LANPort The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters BON 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 The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body 7 B 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 21 Left Side H 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 lt USB Port 2 0 The USB U
59. roller N S OO Fae C Ja sp aere m Network cable with RJ 45 connectors ei Network Hub or Switch AN The actual location of the LAN port differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port Notebook PC User Manual Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure 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 For security concerns DO NOT connect to the unsecured network otherwise the information transmission without encryption mi
60. s Indicators Switches Sassen TEE CH H O JCICICICICICICICI CITT jb at JE JC ICICICIC I IC ICICI At A JIC00C0 LC Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Notebook PC User Manual 44 Status Indicators NZ 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 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 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 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Charge Indicator dual color Ge The dual color battery charge in
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62. select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select OK to start to restore the image Select OK to confirm the system recovery Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure Bi Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Notebook PC User Manual A 15 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
63. t de leverancier van het apparaat The equipment 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 Tamia laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen laitteena yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maiden yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen v lill on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkentiisten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la d cision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion pancurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s R TPC Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays l autre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantice absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probl me vous devez contacter en
64. t our multi language web site at http support asus com Notebook PC User Manual A 33 A 34 EC Declaration of Conformity We the undersigned fous Inspiring Innovation Persistent Perfection Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address City No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C Country TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name Notebook P C Model name U32U X32U PRO32U conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive XX EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 XX EN 61000 3 2 2006 O EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 h11999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive XI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 CT EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 CT EN 300 440 2 V1 2 1 2008 03 C EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 CT EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 2007 05 CT EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 CT EN 301 893 V1 4 1 2005 03 CT EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 CT EN 50360 2001 EI EN 62311 2008 EI EN 62209 2 2010 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 2008 04 EN 301 489 4 V1 3 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 24 V1 4 1 2007 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302
65. t 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 A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side Bi The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model Bi The battery pack size varies depending on model dh 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 SOFAS OR BEDS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT Notebook PC User Manual 17 O e ed Ae Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged
66. 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 4 CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Align the notches Connecting the Power Adapter 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 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5
67. tings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached check box Synaptics TouchPad V7 4 Enable Disable Ga intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing device is attached z Icon Remove tray icon from taskbar Static tray icon in taskbar Ze Animated tray icon in taskbar L oe 1 Ge IL sm SS Click OK to finish the configuration Notebook PC User Manual Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use 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 on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning 4 IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending a oo BEB S SD MMC t The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models Refer to the previous cha
68. trike 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 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 Dragging 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 Two finger zooming in out Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents Notebook PC User Manual 51 52 Three finger sliding Slide three fingertips up on th touchpad to show all applications Slide down to show desktop Slide left right to swipe pages Swipe from left to the right to view the next page or right to the left to return to the previous pages Notebook PC User Manual Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily d
69. vate 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 completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The 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 e Thesystem shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit Notebook PC User Manual 37 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The co
70. very capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future Notebook PC User Manual 33 34 Power Options The power switch turns ON and Switch user OFF the Notebook PC or putting Biischten Log off the Notebook PC into sleep Lock or hibernation modes Actual e behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Sleep Control Panel Power Options Hibernate For other options such as Switch k 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 Y 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 35 36 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 Ownershi
71. 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 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 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 Notebook PC User Manual wa Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for y
72. y 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 19 A 20 Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e 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 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

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