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... Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 9 Right Side...9 Left Side ...13 Rear Side...15 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements ...Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 23 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 23 UL Safety Notices 25 Power Safety Requirement 26 REACH ...26 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 27 European Union Eco-label 28 Takeback and Recycling 28 Notebook PC User Manual
... Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 9 Right Side...9 Left Side ...13 Rear Side...15 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements ...Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 23 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 23 UL Safety Notices 25 Power Safety Requirement 26 REACH ...26 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 27 European Union Eco-label 28 Takeback and Recycling 28 Notebook PC User Manual
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... precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...
... precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...
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... product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power adapter complies with the rating. The symbol of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for disposal of...
... product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power adapter complies with the rating. The symbol of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for disposal of...
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Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI 1 2 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual
Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI 1 2 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual
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Opening the LCD display panel 1. Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual
Opening the LCD display panel 1. Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual Using the Touchpad A B Right button Left button C D E Right button Left button Customize the touchpad's behavior in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse....
Notebook PC User Manual Using the Touchpad A B Right button Left button C D E Right button Left button Customize the touchpad's behavior in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse....
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Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light 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. Knowing the Parts Right Side 14" model 1 15.6"/16" model 23 4 5 67 1 2 34 17.3" model 58 67 HDMI 9 10 5 11 12 6 7 13 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the...
Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light 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. Knowing the Parts Right Side 14" model 1 15.6"/16" model 23 4 5 67 1 2 34 17.3" model 58 67 HDMI 9 10 5 11 12 6 7 13 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the...
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... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals...
... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals...
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... from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in use the supplied power adapter. Using this feature for use memory cards from audio devices. Power supplied through this jack. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in order to use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent...
... from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in use the supplied power adapter. Using this feature for use memory cards from audio devices. Power supplied through this jack. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in order to use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent...
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... high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 13 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Some may also include a motion detector to be secured using Kensington®...
... high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 13 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Some may also include a motion detector to be secured using Kensington®...
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Left Side 14" model 1 2 15.6"/16" model 1 2 17.3" model HDMI 3 4 5 6 HDMI 3 4 5 76 2 85 9 10 11 12 1 Kensington® Lock Port 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 Display (Monitor) Output 4 HDMI HDMI Port Notebook PC User Manual 13
Left Side 14" model 1 2 15.6"/16" model 1 2 17.3" model HDMI 3 4 5 6 HDMI 3 4 5 76 2 85 9 10 11 12 1 Kensington® Lock Port 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 Display (Monitor) Output 4 HDMI HDMI Port Notebook PC User Manual 13
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5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output Jack 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) 14 Notebook PC User Manual
5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output Jack 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Notebook PC User Manual 15 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. Rear Side 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected.
This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Notebook PC User Manual 15 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. Rear Side 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected.
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... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". 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 to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Notebook...
... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". 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 to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Notebook...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Recover Windows...
... updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Recover Windows...
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... Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to restore...
... Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to restore...
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... radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. The...
... radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. The...
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... in the USA." End users must follow the specific operating instructions for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."The manufacture declares that this device is limited to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 21 Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.1a...
... in the USA." End users must follow the specific operating instructions for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."The manufacture declares that this device is limited to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 21 Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.1a...
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... may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is intended to be operated indoors and away from 9 March, 1999...
... may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is intended to be operated indoors and away from 9 March, 1999...
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... series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in products. Check with local codes for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may explode. Notebook PC User Manual...
... series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in products. Check with local codes for use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may explode. Notebook PC User Manual...