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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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...enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Follow all servicing...
...enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Follow all servicing...
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SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power adapter complies with any materials that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.The symbol of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT use strong solvents such...
SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power adapter complies with any materials that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.The symbol of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT use strong solvents such...
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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 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
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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 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 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 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2.
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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 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....
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... drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Notebook PC User Manual 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. Knowing the Parts Right Side 14" model 1 15.6"/16" model 23 4 5 67 1 2 34 17.3" model 58 67 HDMI...
... drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Notebook PC User Manual 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. Knowing the Parts Right Side 14" model 1 15.6"/16" model 23 4 5 67 1 2 34 17.3" model 58 67 HDMI...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 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 opening...
... Notebook PC User Manual Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 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 opening...
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... and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use memory cards from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from and write to many flash memory cards. 9 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to hot when in microphone. Ensure not to use the supplied power adapter. Notebook PC User Manual...
... and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use memory cards from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from and write to many flash memory cards. 9 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to hot when in microphone. Ensure not to use the supplied power adapter. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). 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 sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington...
... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). 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 sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington...
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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 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.
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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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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. 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 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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. 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 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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... Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Notebook PC User Manual 17 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used...
... Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Notebook PC User Manual 17 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure...
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... television reception. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
... television reception. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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...#47, part 15.193, 1993. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity...firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to Channels 1 through 11 in [Article 3.1b] • Testing for an uncontrolled environment. 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 [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual...
...#47, part 15.193, 1993. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity...firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to Channels 1 through 11 in [Article 3.1b] • Testing for an uncontrolled environment. 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 [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual...
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CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure...
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure...
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... Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Notebook PC User Manual 25 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground 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...
... Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Notebook PC User Manual 25 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground 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...