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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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... foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain...
... foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain...
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... on or near the surface. Incorrect installation of parts and recycling. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°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...
... on or near the surface. Incorrect installation of parts and recycling. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°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...
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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. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. 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. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Opening the LCD display panel 1.
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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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... model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 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...
... model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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... (USB 2.0). Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. You 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...
... (USB 2.0). Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. You 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...
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... flash memory cards. 9 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Power supplied through this jack automatically disables the built-in use memory cards from audio devices. Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to use . 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power...
... flash memory cards. 9 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Power supplied through this jack automatically disables the built-in use memory cards from audio devices. Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to use . 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power...
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...; lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 11 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). It transmits all -digital audio/video...
...; lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 11 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). It transmits all -digital audio/video...
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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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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. 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 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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. 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 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Take your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as drive"C". Press [Enter] to its original working state. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup...
...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Take your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as drive"C". Press [Enter] to its original working state. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup...
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... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and...
... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and...
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... drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter 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 your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery...
... drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter 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 your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery...
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... is required in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause...
... is required in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause...
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...specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in the 2.4GHz frequency by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."The manufacture declares that this device is limited to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook... [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]... set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. (Reprinted from the Code...
...specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in the 2.4GHz frequency by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."The manufacture declares that this device is limited to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook... [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]... set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. (Reprinted from the Code...
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... to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. To prevent radio interference to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Equipment...
... to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. To prevent radio interference to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Equipment...
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... use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • DO NOT use as they may be a remote risk of electric shock from other devices to reduce the risk of a gas leak. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating...
... use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • DO NOT use as they may be a remote risk of electric shock from other devices to reduce the risk of a gas leak. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating...