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... of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...11 Rear Side...14 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements 20 Federal ... Canada 22 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 23 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 23 UL Safety Notices 25 Power Safety Requirement 26 TV Tuner Notices 26 REACH ...26 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 27 Notebook PC User Manual
... of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...11 Rear Side...14 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements 20 Federal ... Canada 22 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 23 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 23 UL Safety Notices 25 Power Safety Requirement 26 TV Tuner Notices 26 REACH ...26 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 27 Notebook PC User Manual
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... a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO...foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
... a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO...foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
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... in municipal waste. 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 any materials that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual Incorrect installation of parts and recycling. Check local...
... in municipal waste. 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 any materials that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual Incorrect installation of parts and recycling. Check local...
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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 110V-220V 3 2 1 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 110V-220V 3 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual
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Opening the LCD display panel 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. Turning on the Power 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual
Opening the LCD display panel 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. Turning on the Power 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual
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... amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for digital audio output. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Knowing the Parts Right Side 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
... amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for digital audio output. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Knowing the Parts Right Side 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
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... optical drive 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. This indicator will light in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 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...
... optical drive 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. This indicator will light in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 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...
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Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual 11 Use the provided adapter for use with the provided digital TV antenna or input from subscription television services. Cable service connection can receive digital TV. The provided antenna can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on a larger external display. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on paid services. compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to...
Notebook PC User Manual 11 Use the provided adapter for use with the provided digital TV antenna or input from subscription television services. Cable service connection can receive digital TV. The provided antenna can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on a larger external display. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on paid services. compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to...
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... disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). It is up to six times faster...
... disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). It is up to six times faster...
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... detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Rear Side 1 2 34 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be purchased as a single unit. 14 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
... detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Rear Side 1 2 34 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be purchased as a single unit. 14 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to hot when in connector allows convenient use with 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 . Notebook PC User Manual 15 Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is...
Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to hot when in connector allows convenient use with 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 . Notebook PC User Manual 15 Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is...
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This Notebook PC has a built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Front Side 1 2 3 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use . 3 Status Indicators (front) ...
This Notebook PC has a built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Front Side 1 2 3 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use . 3 Status Indicators (front) ...
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... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. IMPORTANT! This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. IMPORTANT! This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... of setting up Windows Vista on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with 2 partition. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Refer to http://support.microsoft.com/ kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more details. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
... of setting up Windows Vista on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with 2 partition. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Refer to http://support.microsoft.com/ kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more details. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to entire HD with 2 partition. Partition options: Recover Windows to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may be powered ON. 2. This option deletes only the first partition...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to entire HD with 2 partition. Partition options: Recover Windows to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may be powered ON. 2. This option deletes only the first partition...
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... could void your authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If this equipment. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in a particular installation. This equipment has been...
... could void your authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If this equipment. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in a particular installation. This equipment has been...
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... the 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 [Article 3.1b] • Testing 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...
... the 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 [Article 3.1b] • Testing 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...
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... • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. CE marking for an uncontrolled environment. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is intended to be operated indoors and away...
... • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. CE marking for an uncontrolled environment. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is intended to be operated indoors and away...
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... connected in series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance 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 lightning. • DO NOT use the Notebook...
... connected in series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance 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 lightning. • DO NOT use the Notebook...