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... Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 11 Right Side...11 Left Side ...14 Rear Side...16 Front Side...16 Bottom Side...17 Recovering Your Notebook PC 21 Using Recovery Partition 21 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 22 Declarations and Safety Statements...IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 27 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 27 Power Safety Requirement 28 REACH ...28 UL Safety Notices 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 30 Notebook PC User Manual
... Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 11 Right Side...11 Left Side ...14 Rear Side...16 Front Side...16 Bottom Side...17 Recovering Your Notebook PC 21 Using Recovery Partition 21 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 22 Declarations and Safety Statements...IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 27 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 27 Power Safety Requirement 28 REACH ...28 UL Safety Notices 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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... NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The...
... NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The...
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... protect the keyboard and display panel. Be aware that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to the connectors. Close the display panel and check that it is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack...
... protect the keyboard and display panel. Be aware that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to the connectors. Close the display panel and check that it is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack...
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Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual
Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual
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Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1.
Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1.
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... on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 11 Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 6 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected...
... on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 11 Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 6 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected...
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... computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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 sites or hubs. compatible device such as a monitor or projector to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player...
... computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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 sites or hubs. compatible device such as a monitor or projector to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player...
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The adapter may become warm to hot when in use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use . Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 13
The adapter may become warm to hot when in use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use . Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 13
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... marketing specifications for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Left...
... marketing specifications for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Left...
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... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model...
... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model...
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... security products. Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. Front Side 1 16 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 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...
... security products. Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. Front Side 1 16 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 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...
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... 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 used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio...
... 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 used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio...
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... slots. 4 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 19 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of the motherboard and will increase application performance by memory at the factory if the Notebook PC comes with four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs* 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot...
... slots. 4 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 19 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of the motherboard and will increase application performance by memory at the factory if the Notebook PC comes with four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs* 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot...
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... turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 7 Shutdown Button (Emergency; on selected models) In case your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for information on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
... turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 7 Shutdown Button (Emergency; on selected models) In case your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for information on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual 21 IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to first partition only. DO NOT delete the partition...
... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual 21 IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to first partition only. DO NOT delete the partition...
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... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual According to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual According to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... be used in a particular installation. You are designed to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual If this equipment. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. It is no guarantee that changes...
... be used in a particular installation. You are designed to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual If this equipment. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. It is no guarantee that changes...
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... FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void 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 [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal...
... FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void 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 [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal...
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...-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject...
...-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject...
