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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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... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with...
... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with...
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...;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 the bottom of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
...;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 the bottom of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
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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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Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Turning on the Power 1. 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. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2.
Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Turning on the Power 1. 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. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2.
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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.... Notebook PC User Manual
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... data size transferred. Notebook PC User Manual 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. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 2 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive.
... data size transferred. Notebook PC User Manual 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. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 2 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive.
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... eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is used to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the...
... eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is used to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the...
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... for use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The adapter may become warm to hot when in microphone. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
... for use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The adapter may become warm to hot when in microphone. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
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... User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 13 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® 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...
... User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 13 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® 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...
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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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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 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. 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 be purchased as a single unit. Notebook PC User Manual 15 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. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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...Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
...Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
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... Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using...
... recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using...
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.... The use of a shielded-type power cord is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies...
.... The use of a shielded-type power cord is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies...
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End users must follow the specific operating instructions for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and ...Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 21 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 satisfying RF exposure compliance...
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and ...Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 21 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 satisfying RF exposure compliance...
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... and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment...
... and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment...
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...Code (NFPA 70). Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries 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 PC in products. These batteries... 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 use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Notebook PC User Manual 25...
...Code (NFPA 70). Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries 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 PC in products. These batteries... 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 use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Notebook PC User Manual 25...
