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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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... the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... the Notebook PC surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to use . The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you intend to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be...
... the Notebook PC surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to use . The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you intend to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be...
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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 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
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Opening the LCD display panel 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 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. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 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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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 without restarting the computer. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec...
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 without restarting the computer. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec...
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... an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 12 Notebook PC User Manual
... an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 12 Notebook PC User Manual
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Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for 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 13 The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for 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 13 The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
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... various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Left Side 12 3 45 2 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible 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
... various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Left Side 12 3 45 2 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible 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
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... electronic eject does not work. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for opening the tray. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in...
... electronic eject does not work. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for opening the tray. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in...
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... Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Notebook PC User Manual 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. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations...
... Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Notebook PC User Manual 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. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations...
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... between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio Sub-Woofer The built-in your multimedia applications. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. Move the manual lock...
... between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio Sub-Woofer The built-in your multimedia applications. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. Move the manual lock...
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... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. This Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots. 4 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of the motherboard...
... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. This Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots. 4 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of the motherboard...
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... hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for information on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your operating system cannot properly 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; All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function...
... hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for information on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your operating system cannot properly 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; All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function...
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... the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Take your data files (such as drive"C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to first partition only. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to...
... the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Take your data files (such as drive"C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to first partition only. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to...
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... Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! 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 Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
... Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! 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 Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
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.../DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring...
.../DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring...
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... use of a shielded-type power cord is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual...
... use of a shielded-type power cord is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... use of the radio spectrum as in the USA." (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. 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 Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled...
... use of the radio spectrum as in the USA." (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. 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 Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled...
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... Satellite systems) this device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...". Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 26 Notebook PC User Manual To...
... Satellite systems) this device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...". Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 26 Notebook PC User Manual To...