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1. 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 Bi The power switch may differ in appearance by models Notebook PC User Manual 47 48 Status Indicators Front TTT Iter Jl Elek E Y U I Notebook PC User Manual Power Indicator NZ 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 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 HA 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 Blueto
2. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Notebook PC User Manual Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings 4 CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Bi The actual bundled operating system and a
3. LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information http www arcep fr Ei Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Notebook PC User Manual A 27 A 28 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e 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
4. 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 DC internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing dy WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center Notebook PC User Manual 33 34 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 k
5. battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Notebook PC User Manual Front Side on selected models ia R DOOOOOODOOOO000000 OO00000000000000000000 O00000000000000000000 Ree 0 0 A nm 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 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards Notebook PC User Manual 27 28 Notebook PC User Manual Getting Start
6. may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer Shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Notebook PC User Manual This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland lreland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Notebook PC User Manual Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Ap
7. 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 for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors The actual location of the LAN port differs by models Refer to the previous chapt
8. 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 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 Defragmentation 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 us
9. 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 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
10. 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 The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by models and territories Boot Device 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced i Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 P1 Optiarc DVD RW Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities e Select Screen Add New Boot Option t Select Item J Delete Boot Option Enter Select Change Opt EI General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Set the system boot order UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 2 Pls Osis I
11. 2 Using the TOUCH E 53 Touchpad Usage Wlustrattons ENEE 54 Caring for the Touchpad BEE 57 Automatic Touchpad Disablmg een 57 Stelle ER le 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 W lSIRIE AE 60 Memory RAM E 63 CONNECHONS eer 64 Network Connecton een 64 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models seenen 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected model sen 70 Appendix Optional ACCOSSOPICS c sccssscsssesssssssesssesssssssesssessssesscssscssscsseseseesscesessseesseeees A 2 Optional Connectons ENEE A 2 Operating System and Softwaren A 3 System BIOS Settings scesicaets cteetesectnccseencereetireiet es i A 4 Common Problems and Solutions EEN A 7 Recovering Your Notebook PC seenen A 13 USING Recovery Partition ssscssscssscssecssssssscssecsssscssscnssensscssscsseesseesse A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected model eer A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information EEN A 16 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected modele a A 18 Internal Modem Compliancy seen A 19 Declarations and Safety Statement A 23 Federal Communications Commission Statement een A 23 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement A 24 Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC A 24 CE Mark Warmin csenssensacasessectesstcrasnepeatedensceeaasiprtasiatnedomenuianeccnaemean A 25 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada seen A 25 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Operation Channel for Different
12. 4 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 4 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating flashing the BIOS ASUS Tek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE Generic Flash Type Current Platform New Platform Platform K54 Platform Unkown Version 100 Version Unkown Build Date 038 16 2010 Time 11 51 52 Build Date Unkown Switch f4 Choose q Exit 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Notebook PC User Manual Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process 4 IMPORTANT DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY Using the Recovery Partition Press F9 during bootup Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled Select the langu
13. Display Static Icon ES Do Not Display Icon based egenen epes Click OK to finish the configuration Notebook PC User Manual Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus 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 SD MMC MS MS Pro Bi The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur A WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memor
14. Domain A 26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bande eene A 26 UL Salety ee A 28 Power Safety Requirement EEN A 29 TV Tuner NOU COS asiana E A 29 REACH suin E O A 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion battertes en A 30 Optical Drive Safety Information ENEE A 31 Laser Safety Information A 31 SErVICE warning UE isione A 31 CDRA rel siccusnusecanonanaeuseniintoncanwinrmanutnn A 31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice eer A 32 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 33 European Union Eco Jabel see A 35 ENERGY STAR complied Product sscsssssssesssessssecssecsssesssscsssecesseeses A 35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A 36 Takeback Services een A 36 Copyright INTONMATIO As zossccmedsnmeteninnemaioneninnmiendtieen A 37 Limitation of LiaDility cere ieesnarecnmnaceuinnsmatanneraaneen A 38 Service and Support A 38 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 chapters of this User s Manual 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using th
15. E6591 Notebook PC User Manual April 2011 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual 6 Notes for This Manual eener 6 Safety REENEN 7 Preparing your Notebook Dt 11 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Top Side on selected models seeseeeeeeeeeeeececececeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeererereeeee 14 Bottom Side on selected model 18 Right Side on selected models eessen 21 Biet 24 Rear Side on Selected models ser 26 Front Side on Selected modelel een 27 Chapter 3 Getting Started Beie E nen en re ee eee 30 Using AC POW EE 30 Using Battery POW OF ssssssssesessssssosesesesrororesrorororerorereereroreroerererereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 32 Banery Gs anisan raaa aiea eaaa n E 33 Powering ON the Notebook DC 34 The Power On Self Test POST ssssscsssssssssscsssesssssesecssssssssssccssseecsseseesseess 34 Checking Battery Power 36 Charging the Battery back 37 FOS Re le 38 Power Management Modes ssssscsssesssecssssssssesssecssscssssesssesssscssseeeseeeess 40 Sleep and Hibermate eren 40 Thermal Power Control 41 Special Keyboard FUNCTIONS nee 42 Colored POt KEYS asmoan NEANS 42 Microsoft Windows Keys 44 Extended Keyboard on selected models seen 44 Multimedia Control Keys on selected MOdels ccsssecsseccsssessseeesses 46 Switches and Status Indicators see 47 E S r E E E 47 Status e ee E 48 Notebook PC User Manual Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC PONN Ke 5
16. G2 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 Notebook PC User Manual Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland lran lraq lreland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saud
17. ND EA Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities mb m Select Screen Add New Boot Option Boot Option 1 t Select Item k Delete Boot Option PO ST9750420AS nter Select P1 Optiarc DVD RW AD 7585H Change Opt Disabled ql General Help 9 Optimized Defaults 10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot 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 me Select Screen User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Il Select Item Enter Select Change Opt neral Hel User Password Ge eral Help Previous Values Setup administrator password HDD User Password Status NOT INSTALLED SE S Set Master Password Save SC Exit Set User Password 1 0 Interface Security Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc To set the password 1 On the Security screen select Setup Administrator Password or User Password Type in a password and press Enter Re type to confirm the p
18. Office Connect automatically Connect Joshua_Peng WL 5206C 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 fil 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 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Util
19. QUENTIAL 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 Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address Cit No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C TAIWAN esa TAIWAN Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address Cit HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY e O GERMANY Notebook PC User Manual
20. TAR efficient products and practices ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S 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 35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus co
21. 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 IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering C Adapter problem check the power cord connections otherwise visit a local service center for replacement D Battery problem please check the battery contacts otherwise visit a local service center for repair Hardware Problem Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel gt Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring yo
22. Y 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 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Notebook PC User Manual A 37 A 38 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 CONSE
23. 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 31 32 Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Y IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack Notebook PC User Manual To remove the battery pack 4 IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power
24. age 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 ee e 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 Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions C 40 and D 60 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Bi Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Using Recovery DVD on selected models Creating the Recovery DVD 1 Double click the Al Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD EE into the optical kb mm GEES OVORAM Gr drive and click a m GE Start to start a creating the BE Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Bi Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before Y performing system recovery on your Notebook PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data becau
25. an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Notebook PC User Manual Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HO5W F 3G 0 75mm or HO5W 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 A 29 A 30 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion
26. 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 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 Notebook PC User Manual Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel Y CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces
27. antee 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 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 dh 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 It is 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 A 23 A 24 Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement N Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
28. assword 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 ST SE wh 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 2010 American Megatrends Inc WEIDERT Save amp Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs 1 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 2 If updating the BIOS does not help try better quality discs and try again 3 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Unknown Reason System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date If problem still persists try
29. ccessfully built Click Close scenas seen seesstity ates to tis compe to finish the setting GE e m ready be ong Te verity d thes device finned mitalling property bot fora n 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 from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with t
30. chpad 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 display OSD Notebook PC User Manual 43 44 Fn Enter extended keyboard Toggles Windows Calculator application Enter Micros
31. e 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 nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DONOT place on Je DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work lt 7 objects on top and 4 Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pac
32. e 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 EAMA ok EROE ET imt EHT 0 Roeser CRES NS bO STFS MWETORTEC o TUEL TPS Japanese BHMMAHME pn 3ameHe akKymynaTopa Ha akkymynaTop NHOrO TUNa BO3MOXHO ero BO3ropaHne YTUNUZUPYUTe aKKyYMyNATOP B COOTBETCTBNN C MHCTDNKLUMSZMM Npou3BoguTena Russian Notebook PC User Manual Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user s manual dh WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label A CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY 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 appl
33. e hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e Thesystem shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit Notebook PC User Manual 41 42 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first mme emie a ey a C Cen es J Ca co CH EH CC CC oa pressing and holding the function key while BS pressing a key
34. e may result in data loss Notebook PC User Manual 35 36 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 2 A gl ee SCH Adjust bright E 2 hr 28 min 94 remaining ee S Select a power plan l Turn system icons on or off Powerd Gear Entertainment S Power4Gear High Performance Di Your current brightness setting might reduce battery life Adjust screen brightness Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system 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 Power Options Windows Mobility Center More power options Left click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with oh power adapter 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 availab
35. e software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side on selected models Bi The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model Bi The battery pack size varies depending on model e e e WII 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000 Notebook PC User Manual 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 SOFAS OR BEDS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT wi 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 Notebook PC User Manual 19 20 O m og Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintai
36. ed 30 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 dh 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 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
37. edor del equipo 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 telenaret PSTN P grund av de skillnader som finns mellan telen tet i olika l nder urg r godk nnandet emellertid inte i sig sfilvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera tillfredsst llande vid varje telendtsanslumingspunkt Om problem uppstar b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen A 34 Notebook PC User Manual European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 Decreased energy consumption during use and stand by modes Limited use of toxic heavy metals Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4 Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling 5 Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries power supplies the keyboard the memory and if available the CD drive or DVD drive 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http ec europe eu environment ecolabel ENERGY STAR complied product Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy ENERGY S
38. er to locate the LAN port Notebook PC User Manual 65 66 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 point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install rebo
39. eys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives Ei 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 dh WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No
40. eytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet equipement a requ l agr ment conformement la decision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion pancuropeenne de terminal unique aux r seaux tel phoniques publics commutes RTPC Toutelois comme il existe des differences d un pays lautre entre les RTPC Tagr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du reseau RTPC En cas de probleme vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur eDieses Gerat wurde gem t der Entscheidung SR 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur An chaltung als einzelne Endeinnechtung an das ffentliche Fernsprechnet2 zugelassen Aufgrund der zwischen den ffentlichen Fernsprechnetzen verschiedener Staaten bestehenden Unterschiede stellt diese Zulassung an sich jedoch keine unbedingte Gew hr fir cinen erfolgreichen Betrieb des Gerits an jedem Netzabschluiipunkt dar Falls beim Betrieb Probleme auftreten sollten Sie sich zun chst an ihren Fachhindler wenden aD oan Eet Cexptlkl ap aeveupercic ofsoen peyovepdow teppenikod pe to Dud Tjep Glo Uutzosmesg PSTN oie pe mm conde FESR EK ton Luufer Ajo ronde CRU GpOnou Aug yemi tev Cp PSTN zm mopiyovra oc duhpopes ypg q Ceknon DM pt ap TE ovemupihakt roi CLD Acitoupyiong or KODE oo G3Z0 mKEN tow Zou PSTN Biv avukiyou 2zp0 4Tute Ja apra kat apyg va GSruftwtett grov mmer tow chore Tug La presente apparecchiatura terminale stata appro
41. h 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 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC N Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur ER o HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements 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 Notebook PC User Manual 25 26 CH lt USB Port 3 0 on selected models 2 0 lt gt USB Port 3 0 on selected models 2 0 4 This port also supports USB Charger function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off Rear Side on selected models CL Battery Pack The
42. he 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 itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at
43. i Arabia Scotland South Africa Soain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A 17 A 18 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models Region Definitions Region A North Central and South American countries and their territories Taiwan Hong Kong Macao Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongolia Bi Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDsicforVideo html for more details Notebook PC User Manual Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individ
44. if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme 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 Mettr
45. ity This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Chapter 3 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown Notebook PC User Manual Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon 3 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth ee eeng Network Connection and mmm wees SEES ep select View Bluetooth gS a SSS Network Devices a e pesa H e rr es 5 Click Add a device to look for cnn rannen a H Cassie rees sf new devices ees m l 1 ei Notebook PC User Manual 71 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click sassen siani emere Next Windom will contrae te look for new dences and dopliy thern here e SAMIOI7_KUO Na Ets 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 aitanath start pairing Tea will verify that you are cernerting te the correct device 78702199 Aher you type tha code you meght neec te press Inter OK se a zemdg bution on pour device Weaning tor you to erae ths pairing code on your device The paired relationship is su
46. k 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 GE 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 SE EE B Io 5 e Gi SAFE TEMP This GC 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 5 C 41 F and with the rating 35 C 95 F DO NOT carry or cover Ir DO NOT use strong a Notebook PC that solvents such as is powered ON with thinners benzene 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 lt gt of battery may cause or other peripherals explosion
47. le due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Notebook PC User Manual Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged Bi The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95 This prevents the battery from charging frequently Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life Bi The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high dy WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future Notebook PC User Manual 37 38 Power Options The power switch turns ON and Switch user OFF the Notebook PC or putting Log off
48. m english Takeback htm for detail recycling information in different region Notebook PC User Manual Copyright Information No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 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 AN
49. mgang 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 on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Toma laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksittiisend laitteena yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maiden yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen valilli on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkentaisten puhelinverkkojen liityntapisteissa Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yht
50. ng 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 a lt B 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 a horizontally p Two finger zooming in out Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents Zoom in Zoom out Notebook PC User Manual 55 56 Two finger tapping Use two fingers to tap the touchpad This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse Three finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad This action mimics the right click function of a mouse Two finger rotating Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing al EH You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based oS on your needs Notebook PC User Manual Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not pr
51. ns 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 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Notebook PC User Manual Right Side on selected models Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speaker
52. oft 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 _ models The extended el f keyboard has a dedicated i numeric keypad for easy number entry Use Ek Num Lk Scr Lk to toggle 1a between using the extended keypad as numbers or Delete as pointer directions The pointer direction keys are for navigation between fields or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table e el 3 Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously amp C To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the ke
53. ok pc Desktop PC optional 802 11 wireless Bes LAN adapters E H wee 5 E el Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Notebook PC Desktop PC Access Point i SY K Notebook PC User Manual 67 68 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 He i a 1p 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 Wireless Network Connection Steven
54. ook PC User Manual 61 62 2 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive Notebook PC User Manual 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 dh 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 The actual location of the memory differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the memory Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example Notebook PC User Manual 63 64 Connections 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
55. op 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 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 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Notebook PC User Manual vd O H o Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse 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 hardwar
56. operly 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 Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Donot scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Bi The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature 1 Select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse e Sarge Centiel Zen b Hiden aad ipod a DOEN Cien Pare Hirr p Devices and Prede Mig i 6 HS peT P Pit j krerei Zeta p diat uting ada o ipa J Arts grad ktere o Petes sp gei m 6 Se Notebook PC User Manual 57 58 2 Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box 7 J Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Ba ELAN Driver Version ETDWare PS 2x64 7 0 5 7_WHGL Device Device Port Enable EZ Elan Smart Pad PS 2 Enable Stop Device Options r a a Display Dynamic Icon ME C
57. oth BT function is activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Notebook PC User Manual 49 50 Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input f 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 52 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 o
58. plicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No A 21 A 22 This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities Notebook PC User Manual 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 e 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 guar
59. pplications 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 Notebook PC User Manual 11 Opening the LCD display panel 1 Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning on the Power 1 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by Bi 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 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the parts Top Side on selected models Bi The keyboard differs for each territory Notebook PC User Manual u0 ao a nu a ng EE Notebook PC User Manual 15 ap Camera O The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use 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 deskt
60. r tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Slide finger forward Slide finger Slide finger left right Slide finger backward Notebook PC User Manual 53 54 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 Lo AS 9 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 pressi
61. ransferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject Notebook PC User Manual o f Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Notebook PC User Manual 23 Left Side Iimttmmme Ge GS ocn Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body 24 Notebook PC User Manual amp LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port wit
62. rst 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 maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual 60 Oise 63 Puy du D me 66 Pyr n es Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 71 Sa ne et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort 61 Orne 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless
63. s 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 Notebook PC User Manual 21 E vi 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 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 Optical Drive Activity Indicator location varies by model The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size t
64. s 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 components 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 th
65. se of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition A 14 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and 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 software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPE
66. 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 doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Notebook PC User Manual 39 40 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 a
67. the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 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 CE Mark Warning CE CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CEO CE marking for devices with
68. ual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Notebook PC User Manual A 19 A 20 Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment
69. ur system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering Notebook PC User Manual A 9 N CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Software Problem ASUS bundled software When I power 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 A 10 Notebook PC User Manual 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMPORTANT You m
70. ust 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 2010 American Megatrends Inc Advanced zre a ENESA Start Easy Flash Press ENTER to run the utility ASUS FancyStart Disabled to select and update BIOS POST Logo Type Static Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Pointing Device Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled VT d Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled e Select Screen SATA Configuration t Select Item Enter Select Change Opt Pals General Help Fe Previous Values F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 120
71. vata in conformit della decisione 98 482 CE del Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come terminale singolo ad una rete analogica PSTN A causa delle differenze tra le reti dei differenti paesi l approvazione non garantisce per di per s il funzionamento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo il fornitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para ligagio pan curopem de um unico terminal a rede telef nica p blica comutada RITC nos termos da Decisio 98 482 CE No entanto devido as difcerencas existentes entre as RII dos diversos paises a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si s um funcionamento comecto 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 CqULpamento Notebook PC User Manual A 33 S i h Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decisi n 98 482 CE del Consejo para la panis ee Soco Eden Bar ela concxian pancuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica publica conmutada RTPC No obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes paises la homologaci n no constituye por si sola una garantia incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir algun problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el prove
72. wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause interference and e 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 A 25 A 26 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 wo
73. with a colored command Bi The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys 7 Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth 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 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed out Touchpad F9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the tou
74. y card Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media TETO a Notebook PC User Manual 59 60 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 9 9 IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped IMPORTANT When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the hard disk cover Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive Noteb
75. y to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States A WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure Notebook PC User Manual A 31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited A 32 Notebook PC User Manual CTR 21 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 Sa 482 EF EUl godkendt nl at blive opkobler pa de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbunder terminal PA grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelsen dog ikke ag sch ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt pi samtlige nettermineringspunkter pi de offentlige telefonnet I tilfelde af problemer ber De i f rste o
76. ypad on an external 3 keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC 0 gt Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the pointer keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the pointer keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right 0 AZ Notebook PC User Manual 45 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 multimedia control functions Play Pause Begins or pauses media file playback Stop 1 Stops media file playback Back lt During media file playback goes back to the previous song movie chapter Forward During media file playback skips to the next song movie chapter EJ b be tel 46 Notebook PC User Manual Switches and Status Indicators Switches

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