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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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... expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose...
... expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose...
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... damage to the connectors. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to protect the keyboard and display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Transportation Precautions To prepare...
... damage to the connectors. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to protect the keyboard and display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Transportation Precautions To prepare...
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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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Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Turning on the Power 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. 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. Turning on the Power 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. 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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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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read...
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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read...
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... 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 additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio...
... 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 additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio...
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The adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Notebook PC User Manual 13 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 .
The adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Notebook PC User Manual 13 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 .
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... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in various models 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 to a local network. See the marketing specifications for connection to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Left...
... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in various models 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 to a local network. See the marketing specifications for connection to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Left...
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... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 15...
... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 15...
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... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Front Side 1 16 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 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...
... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Front Side 1 16 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 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...
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... remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
... remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
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... 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 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. The BIOS...
... 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 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. The BIOS...
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... the Notebook PC. on selected models) In case your Notebook PC. All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function is secured in a compartment. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can...
... the Notebook PC. on selected models) In case your Notebook PC. All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function is secured in a compartment. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on selected models. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can...
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...select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Press [Enter] to entire HD. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems...
...select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Press [Enter] to entire HD. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will...
... to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will...
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... with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. You are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . It is no guarantee that changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
... with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. You are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . It is no guarantee that changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
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...changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in the USA." 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...compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999... 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S.
...changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in the USA." 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...compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999... 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S.
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.... To prevent radio interference to licensing. 26 Notebook PC User Manual CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment 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. To maintain compliance...
.... To prevent radio interference to licensing. 26 Notebook PC User Manual CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment 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. To maintain compliance...