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1. 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 still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Notebook PC User Manual A 11 Software Problem BIOS Updating the BIOS 1 Please verify the Notebook PC s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive 2 Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC 3 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility Follow the instructions shown Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Advanced ELEC RE El CRE Start Easy Flash Press ENTER to run the utility Boot Graphic Select Hybrid VGA to select and update BIOS ASUS FancyStart Disabled POST Logo Type Static Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Pointing Device Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled VT d Enabled e Select Screen Legacy USB Suppo
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3. IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servicing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending 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 25 26 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 Noteb
4. 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 RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitti
5. and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool s DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or a
6. 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 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Notebook PC User Manual 21 22 USB Port 3 0 on selected models 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 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 O Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built in wireless LAN and Bluetooth selected models When enabled the wireless status indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary before use Front Side A Flash Memory Sl
7. 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model lt USB Port 2 0 Antenna Input The antenna input is for TV on selected models signal and allows for use with the provided digital TV with the antenna or input from subscription television services The provided antenna can receive digital TV Cable service connection can receive digital TV analog TV depending on paid services Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors 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 The indicator light color changes with the GPU mode you selected on selected models Notebook PC User Manual 19 20 Left Side Power Indicator ED Nz Kensington Lock Ports The Kensington lock ports allow the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable a
8. 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 Visit our multi language web site at http support asus com Notebook PC User Manual A 37 Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC
9. Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 P1 HL DT ST BDDVD Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Select Screen k Delete Boot Option Boot Option 1 Select Item PO Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Select P1 HL DT ST BDDVDRW CT10N Change Opt Disabled General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save amp Exit Password Description Set the system boot order If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password NOT INSTALLED pe SE Se User Password Status NOT INSTALLED th elect Item Enter Select Setup administrator password Change Opt IPAs General Help U P d ser Fasswor Fa Previous Values 1 0 Interface Security F9 Optimized Defaults HDD Security Configuration PIE Seve EEC Ext HDD O Hitachi HTS5 Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc To set the password 1 On the
10. backward Notebook PC User Manual 47 48 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 strike the and release touchpad twice Notebook PC User Manual Dragging Dragging refers to moving an item to another location Move your finger over an item while simultaneously pressing the left button move the item to your desired location then release 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
11. hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the environment when disposed in a landfill with trash By recycling the metals plastics and components found in an old computer will be broken down and reused to make new products And the environment is protected from any uncontrolled release of harmful chemicals ASUS works with recycling vendors with the highest standards for protecting our environment ensuring worker safety and complying with global environmental laws Our commitment to recycling our old equipment grows out of our work to protect the environment in many ways For further information about ASUS product recycling and contacts please visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page at http csr asus com english takeback htm Notebook PC User Manual This product is protected by one or more of the following U S Patents 7 416 423 7 415 588 7 413 402 7 411 791 7 408 855 7 403 378 7 400 721 7 399 011 7 394 533 7 392 968 7 388 754 7 388 752 7 388 743 7 382 605 7 382 314 7 375 952 7 374 433 7 373 493 7 369 402 7 369 064 7 362 568 7 362 521 7 362 276 7 361 034 7 359 209 7 359 189 7 355 372 7 353 408 7 352 586 7 343 645 7 342 777 7 342 193 7 332 990 7 328 354 7 327 568 7 325 241 7 321 523 7 319 585 7 304 257 7 299 479 7 294 021 7 294 011 7 293 890 7 293 273 7 276 660 7 267 566 7 261 579 7 261 573 7 261 331 7 259 342 7 257 761 7 245 488 7 241 946 7 234 971 7 233 555 7 229 000 7
12. if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 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 or download it from the ASUS website Notebook PC User Manual A 7 A 8 Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Battery Battery maintenance 1 Register the Notebook PC for a one year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx SLanguage en us Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON
13. receive digital TV signals broadcasted in selected regions Bi Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions Antenna placement Horizontal Can be safely placed on flat surfaces such as table tops cabinets and shelves Vertical Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabinets Notebook PC User Manual Appendix A 2 Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are necessary USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette dy WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased fro
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15. E5185 Notebook PC User Manual November 2009 Table of Contents Table L TC 2 Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual nn 6 Notes for This Manual ns 6 Safety PFECAULIONS steve 7 Preparing your Notebook PC rene 9 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Ree ssesecese cesses ee scseaezeaazesecceeacecessbeonsesiseesecsssesrnaeeesasts neacensteosseeeeensteeaeen 12 BO COMIN IAS E 15 His e CP RU 18 Ee 20 FV UE e E a N ENE 22 Chapter 3 Getting Started PONT VS SIM a tects 24 Beie NO EE 24 Been Re gaerremmenen emeerrsneerenreccertartrerres ener rr et teereen stent ert 26 Ee 27 Powering ON the Notebook DC 28 The Power On Self Test POST ns 28 Checking Battery Bower EEN 30 Charging the Battery Pack nn 31 Power Ree 32 Power Management Modes nn 34 Sleep and Hibermate eren 34 Thermal Power Control 35 ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_ Switchable Graphics Technology on selected models 36 Special Keyboard FUNCTIONS rs 37 Colored Hot Keys 37 Microsoft Windows Keys rennes 39 Multimedia Control Keys on selected models 40 Switches and Status Indicators ss 41 EE E A E ET E O E E E eee meer ees 41 Notebook PC User Manual SET RTS ee 43 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Ke 46 USING the TOUCH DAG asisiincuiisinninsanitncansunnsmunieamebcsirvannutient 47 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ss 48 Caring for the Touchpad semaines 51 Automatic Touchpad Disabling ss 51 Stor
16. Notebook PC User Manual 37 Crossed out Touchpad F9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled Crossed Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS 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 Toggles Life Frame software application L 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 di
17. 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 Problem caused by the operating system try restoring your system us ing the recovery partition or disc 4 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 Ifyou have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system
18. OT delete the partition named RECOVERY 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 oer Ne 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 Recover Windows to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive C Notebook PC User Manual A 13 A 14 Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions C 60 and D 40 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 Insert a blank A Recovery Burre writable DVD K into the optical sts a eared drive and click ras is pose Gil Start to start REENEN creating the Recovery DVD Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Bi Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instru
19. OT 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 27 28 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives 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 A WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST
20. Security screen select Setup Administrator Password or User Password Type in a password and press Enter Re type to confirm the password and press Enter Password is then set To clear the password 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 Password is then cleared GE fe Notebook PC User Manual A 5 Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Restore Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc SHEI re Le Ie Save amp Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright IC 2008 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
21. TUNUZUPYUTe AKKYMYJIATOP B COOTBETCTBUH C UHCTPYKUUAMU APOU3BOAUTENA Russian Notebook PC User Manual A 29 Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user s manual dy WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label dy CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States dy WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure A 30 Notebook PC User Manual Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method cla
22. 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 Notebook PC User Manual 49 Two finger pinching Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out Zoom in Zoom out Three finger flipping Use three fingers to move horizontally on the touchpad 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 Three finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad This action mimics the right click function of a mouse Notebook PC User Manual Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions e Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Donot touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Donotrest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not 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 surfac
23. age DVI a ame en 53 Flash Memory Card Reader ren 53 Expansion d dt um ie adieu it 54 OPTICAL DEN E a ne on co 56 AO DIS E a mn 59 Memory RAM seissen ite ceveccteeeceeceuteices eames tein nc eens 61 ROU le EE 62 Network Connection secsenssecasesseseastsassteciernvncctssaneonsnnsteneiannninieaiee 62 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 68 Antenna Connections on selected models 71 Appendix Optional ACCESSOTIES nn A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software se A 3 System BIOS Settings ssssssscssscssscssscssscsnscsnsssnscssecesscenssenssenseesseesssesseesses A 4 Common Problems and Solutions ns A 7 Recovering Your Notebook PC seenen A 13 Using Recovery Partition manner A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected models A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information A 16 Internal Modem Compliancy een A 18 Declarations and Safety Statements A 22 Copyright Information sn A 36 Limitation Of Liability ss A 37 Service and SUD DOM d A 37 Notebook PC User Manual Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook bC 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 N
24. al system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER
25. ause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options Notebook PC User Manual Status Indicators Front E EE e El CC CC EECH CH GEI BE al AE RE ag al a al a CC SS a d mena con om ue SE SR c gt Battery Charge Indicator dual color The dual color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows Green ON Battery power is between 95 and 100 with AC power Orange ON Battery power is less than 95 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 without AC power Off Battery power is between 10 and 100 without AC power Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Notebook PC User Manual 43 44 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 Number Lock Indicator In
26. ce 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 property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maxim
27. ch 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 ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av 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 Il 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 BA mSHE ERORE ET Ae eH oR WEF LR SHO bO STFS RGO ARE TABLT FAUX Japanese BHUMAHYE pn 3ameHe akkymynatTopa Ha aKKyMYNATOP HHOTO TUNa BO3MOXHO ero BO3FOPaHne Y
28. cted to create the Recovery DVD Y IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and 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 DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer s
29. dicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook BC 46 Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click IMPORTANT DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Notebook PC User Manual Using the Touchpad The touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse To use the touchpad lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in SEENEN a direction to move the pointer Slide finger Slide finger left right Slide finger
30. e detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DONOT place on Je DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work lt 7 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 or dusty environments strong magnetic or DO NOT operate during a electrical fields gas leak 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 D DO NOT leave the S Battery safety warning nt Notebook PC on your lap WP PONOT throw the or any part of the body battery in fire DO NOT to prevent discomfort short circuit the contacts or injury from heat DO NOT disassemble the exposure battery Notebook PC User Manual A A 27 L GE ww G B Pt val SAFE TEMP This ze INPUT RATING Refer to Notebook PC should the rating label on the only be used in bottom of the Notebook environments with PC and be sure that your ambient temperatures power adapter complies between 10 C 50 F and with the rating 35 C 95 F DO NOT carry or cover En DO NOT use strong a Notebook PC that solvents such as is powered ON with thinners benz
31. e 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 Go Sarge Centiel aad b Hiden srl ipod DOEN Cien Pare Hiner p Devices and Prede Mig i 6 ee B tong Milnes Pit j krerei Zeta sa dat uting ade de ipa J Arts grad ktere o etes sp gei m 6 Se Notebook PC User Manual 51 52 2 Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box N Mouse Properties xs Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware amp ELAN Driver Version ETDWare PS 2x64 7 0 5 7_WHGL Device Device Port Enable IME Elan Smart Pad PS 2 Enable Stop Device Options Feiere tnedantuss saseetiaddustontnerssesssreceesisal e Display Dynamic Icon Display Static kon EN Do Not Display Icon ok Ga mn 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 m
32. elf 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 s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Notebook PC User Manual A 3 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 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 P1 HL DT sT BDDVD Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Select Screen k Delete Boot Option Select Item Select Change Opt General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced i
33. emory 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 IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning EH t SD MMC 4 MS MS Pro IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur A WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows ss notification area before removing the flash memory card ct Media wl bam Notebook PC User Manual 53 54 Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a Serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an ExpressCard instructi
34. ene or any materials that will other chemicals on or reduce air circulation near the surface such as a carrying bag DO NOT use damaged Ir Incorrect installation power cords accessories of battery may cause or other peripherals 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 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter Notebook PC User Manual 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 EE ke Kgl Turning on the Power 1 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness T O E le e ct LEE L i i uH Patt l
35. for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Network Hub or Switch Notebook PC User Manual 63 64 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 might be visible to others Notebook PC User Manual Ad hoc mode The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access
36. gion 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland lran lraq lreland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Soain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A 17 Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice te
37. ims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S p J Environmental Protection Agency and the U S ORA Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy ENERGY STAR efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default 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 Notebook PC User Manual A 31 A 32 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Udstyree er i henhold til R dets beslutning SSSALEF EU godkendt nl at blive opkobler pa de offentlige telefonner som enkeltforbunder terminal P grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelse
38. includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a 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 Fr amp OS C Properties Security Previous Versions Quota General Tools Hardware Sharing Eror checking This option will check the drive for errors w E Check now Defragmentati
39. 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 Notebook PC User Manual A 9 Y IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering A CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Software Problem ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC there will be an Open policy file error message A Reinstall the latest version Power4 Gear utility to solve your problem It is available on the ASUS website Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional 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
40. m icons on or off PowerdGear Entertainment Power4Gear High Performance Di Your current brightness setting might reduce battery life Adjust screen brightness More power options A Ez Wi ai Left click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter A WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted STR is not the same as power OFF STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Notebook PC User Manual 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 prolo
41. m 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 support disc does not include the operating system its
42. mfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse 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 WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT Notebook PC User Manual 15 O e O 3 o 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 i
43. n dog ikke 1 sig sch ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt pi samtlige nettermineringspunkter pi 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 met 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 op every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Tama 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 valilli on kuitenkin e
44. nd 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 von 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 dh The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body O Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Notebook PC User Manual o 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 LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters M 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
45. ng 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 Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 Notebook PC User Manual A 23 A 24 CE Marking LE CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CEO CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure complian
46. ng ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Chapter 3 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown Notebook PC User Manual Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon Customize 12 13 AM Br NC BI Gad 9 17 2009 3 From Control Panel go E to Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth ee eeng Te Network Connection and We n wees SES ep select View Bluetooth gS a SS Network Devices oe e pesa H e EEE tt 5 Click Add a device to look for a H Castres Leone cie new devices eg l 1 ei Notebook PC User Manual 69 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click sassen siani emere Next Windom will contrae te look for new devices and Sigles ther here e SANGOIT_ KUO NS Evet ce e Leptop computer Andien Veh E Mac Pro o Biuetoce Denkt zt nerga Aer Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and i aa MAG start pairing Tea will verify that you are cernerting te the correct device 78702199 Aher you type tha code you meght neec to press Inter OK 5e a semdar bution on pour device Weani
47. ng 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 recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future Notebook PC User Manual 31 32 Power Options The power switch turns ON and Switch user OFF the Notebook PC or putting Log off the Notebook PC into sleep Lock or hibernation modes Actual aoe behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Sleep Control Panel Power Options Hibernate For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Notebook PC User Manual Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC e Hold the power button over 4 seconds L 4 IMPORTANT DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written d
48. ng tor you to erae ths pairing code on your device The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close ms ates vs compe to finish the setting pares nr reve e m ready Le ong Te venty d thes device finned mitalling property bot fora n Notebook PC User Manual Antenna Connections on selected models This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner Models TV and radio features require built in modules only on selected models IMPORTANT The Notebook PC must be used indoors when using the antenna Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC Attach an NTSC to PAL adapter if necessary Use an NTSC to PAL MO adapter if necessary DG IMPORTANT Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance Notebook PC User Manual 71 72 DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter The digital TV antenna can only
49. nnections Bi The built in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase network can be installed as an expansion card Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Bi 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Notebook PC User Manual Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch
50. nts are turned OFF Because RAM Restart is volatile it requires power to Sleep keep refresh the data Click Shut down teen the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not 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 Thesys
51. oftware may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region 4 The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user A 16 Notebook PC User Manual Region Definitions Re
52. oing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Notebook PC User Manual 33 34 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings p can be found in the Windows Ge Se gt Control Panel gt Hardware gt ve and Sound gt Power Options In Power Options you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel E or pressing the power button San Sleep and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to Switch user RAM STR This function stores Log off your current data and status in Lock RAM while many compone
53. on KP This option will defragment files on the drive Defragment now Backup pe This option will back up files on the drive Back up now OK Cancel 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 may result in data loss Notebook PC User Manual 29 30 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 aa i S e e So Adjust bright d 2 hr 28 min 94 remaining Seen cre ower Uptions Windows Mobility Center Select a power plan Turn syste
54. ons below Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the ExpressCard Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side Notebook PC User Manual Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket Notebook PC User Manual 55 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially WA ec H 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 56 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When
55. ook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Y IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack Notebook PC User Manual To remove the battery pack 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 s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 35 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 N
56. ot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started 24 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 A 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 Notebook PC User Manual
57. otebook 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 Y IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent 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 nonabrasiv
58. 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 65 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if ot 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 Customize em 12 13 AM B FF D a D 9 17 2009 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star E 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 refresh and search in the list again Currently connected to Unidentified network Tag No Internet access Wireles
59. ponent 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 lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the hard disk cover Notebook PC User Manual 59 Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives Notebook PC User Manual 60 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 Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example Notebook PC User Manual 61 62 Co
60. rchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Notebook PC User Manual 17 Right Side 0 0 E 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 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 USB Port 2 0 The USB Universal 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 Notebook PC User Manual sx E SATA Port RY Nz External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 amp
61. regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Notebook PC User Manual A 19 A 20 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland 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 may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any addi
62. rminal 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 CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require
63. roja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkentaisten puhelinverkkojen liityntipisteissa Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipymatrd yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet equipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la decision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion paneurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s RTPC Toutelois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays l autre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probleme vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur eDieses Gerat wurde gmail der Entscheidung A484 EG des Rates europaweit zur Anschaltung als einzelne Endeinnechtung 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 cinen erfolgreichen Betrieb des Gerits an jedem Netzabschlufpunkt dar Falls beim Betrieb Probleme auftreten sollten Ste sich zun chst an ihren Fachhindler wenden et longe Eyer Cep yia aeveupercial oeren pouowsdow teppatiKod pe to Duer men Glo evo PSTN oie pe try cede WR 2S ZER ton Sa Boudiour more Cra oripov iogoph perdh tev Cp PSTN too nap yovror oc Au eup ypg n CyKpu DM pt ap CTIE OVER TT roum CLD Ar
64. rt Enabled t Select Item k SATA Configuration Enter Select Change Opt af General Help F2 Previous Values FQ Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 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 N61Ja Platform Unkown Version 001 Version Unkown Build Date Nov 4 2009 Build Date Unkown ame Switch f4 Choose gq 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 The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process 4 IMPORTANT DO N
65. s The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command besen 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 i 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 LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series LCD Only gt CRT Only External Monitor gt LCD CRT Clone gt LCD CRT Extend This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up
66. s Network Connection Steven Office Connect automatically Connect Joshua_Peng WL 520GC ASUS GUEST Open Network and Sharing Center Notebook PC User Manual 5 When connecting you may have to enter a password After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 7 You can see the wireless network icon Hil 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 67 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 WV If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Turni
67. s automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit 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 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 accordingly There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Notebook PC User Manual O RS 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 pu
68. s los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir algun problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del quip Swedish 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 relep ter PSTN P grund av de skillnader som finns mellan leniter i olika lander wg r godk nnandet emellertid inte i sig spilvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera tllfredsstallande vid varje telen tsanslutningspunke Om problem uppstar b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Notebook PC User Manual A 33 A 34 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 2 Limited use of toxic heavy metals Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4 Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling 5 Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades and longer time availability of spare parts 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 Takeback and Recycling Old computers notebook computers and other electronic equipment contain
69. splay OSD Notebook PC User Manual Fn Enter extended keyboard Toggles Windows Calculator application Enter 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 Extended Keyboard on selected models An extended keyboard is available on selected TT models The extended 4 keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry Use Ern Num Lk Scr Lk to toggle between using the extended keypad as numbers or Ek as pointer directions The DD pointer direction keys are SN for navigation between fields BAMI or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 D A Bi Use the Fn key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play CD Stop During CD pla
70. t n 10 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the parts 12 Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory Notebook PC User Manual 1 Camera A 6 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 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details are described in section 3 Status Indicators side Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Notebook PC User Manual 13 o E OH 9 Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with co
71. tem shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit Notebook PC User Manual 35 ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology on selected models ASUS Graphix Boost Technology allows you to select from the integrated and the discrete graphics processing unit GPU mode to optimize the system for graphics processing or lower power consumption To select a GPU mode 1 Right click the ATI icon on Configure Graphics P S e Configure Switchable Graphics the Windows notification Activate Profile d rea an d th en se ect 1 Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator HD 2 Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator HD Co nfi g u re Switc h a b e System Messages Event Viewer Graphics Help About Exit 2 Selectfromthe High performance GPU and the Power saving GPU aus Current active Graphics Processing Unit intel Power saving GPU 3 You will be prompted to confirm your selection Click OK to switch to the GPU you rm select It is normal that your display turns blank for few seconds Choose a Graphics Processing Unit during the switch DW Hohonu 4 When switched to CD O Powersa GPU the selected GPU the Hep ok Switchable Graphics Status updates to reflect the GPU being used Click OK to finish Bi The HDMI port only functions in High performance GPU mode Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Key
72. the drive stops the disc is ready to be used le R N Bi It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read Notebook PC User Manual 57 58 Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject WV Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Actual location will vary by model Notebook PC User Manual 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 com
73. tional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities Notebook PC User Manual A 21 A 22 Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
74. tur or KEE oo amoina tow Zou PSTN Biv cvartywouw npo iuute de ans kat opie vo GSruftntett grov mmer tou chon Us La presente apparecchiatura terminale stata approvata in conformita 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 perd di per s il funzionamento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo il fomitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para ligagio pan uropeia de um unico terminal a rede telef nica p blica comutada RTPC nos termos da Decisio 98 482 CE No entanto devido as difcren as existentes entre as RTPC dos diversos paises a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si 56 um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos terminais da cede da RTPC Em caso de problemas deve entrar se em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fornecedor do equipament Notebook PC User Manual Spanish Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decision 98 482 CE del Consejo para la connexion pancuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica publica conmutada KTPC 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 todo
75. um 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 25 A 26 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 al 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 art telecom fr Ei Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW 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
76. uthorized retailers Notebook PC User Manual A 27 A 28 Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HO5WV F 3G 0 75mm or HO5VV F 2G 0 75mm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Notebook PC User Manual 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 unsachgemafen Austaus
77. y Stops CD play CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind During CD play skips to the previous audio track movie chapter CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward During CD play skips to the next audio track movie chapter er b be el 40 Notebook PC User Manual Switches and Status Indicators Switches Poo E E e ele Se on ege SE SE SR RES RR RS IR RS ERR RL WR ES SS O eg em mt e e E pi e E EE ES eem C OOOO d Express Gate Key F Power4Gear Key on selected models Pressing this key will launch Express Gate Refer to the Express Gate User s Manual for details Under the Windows OS this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key The key toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display Graphix Boost Key on selected models Under the Windows OS this key acts as the Graphix Boost key The Graphix Boost key toggles between the integrated graphics mode and the discrete graphics mode Notebook PC User Manual 41 42 x Mute Key Press this key to turn off the audio volume Ca Volume Down Key Press this key to decrease the audio volume Ce Volume Up Key Press this key to increase the audio volume gt 11 CD Play P

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