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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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... environments. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s)...
... environments. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s)...
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...;C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the rating. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of parts and recycling. Incorrect installation 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...
...;C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the rating. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of parts and recycling. Incorrect installation 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...
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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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Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2.
Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2.
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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.... Notebook PC User Manual
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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. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 2 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. Knowing the Parts Right Side...
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. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 2 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. Knowing the Parts Right Side...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in place of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in place of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to...
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... or headphones. Using this jack. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away 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 use the supplied power adapter. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to connect an external microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players...
... or headphones. Using this jack. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away 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 use the supplied power adapter. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to connect an external microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players...
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... products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual It transmits 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 monitor or projector to allow viewing on a single cable. 11 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is...
... products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual It transmits 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 monitor or projector to allow viewing on a single cable. 11 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is...
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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. 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 15 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. 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 15 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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... messages and click Next. 5. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your hard disk drive used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17
... messages and click Next. 5. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your hard disk drive used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD...
... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
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... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of a shielded-type power cord is essential...
... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of a shielded-type power cord is essential...
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..., part 15.193, 1993. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for...
..., part 15.193, 1993. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for...
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... mutual recognition of conformity. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of...
... mutual recognition of conformity. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of...
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... 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 convert chemical energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible...
... 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 convert chemical energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible...