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... This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...22 Rear ...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care...29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power-On Self Test (POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power ... Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 44 Switches and Status Indicators 45 Switches ...45 Status Indicators 46 Notebook PC User Manual
... This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...22 Rear ...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care...29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power-On Self Test (POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power ... Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 44 Switches and Status Indicators 45 Switches ...45 Status Indicators 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 50 Using the Touchpad 51 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 52 Caring for the Touchpad 55 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (... Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models...
Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 50 Using the Touchpad 51 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 52 Caring for the Touchpad 55 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (... Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models...
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... Pressure warning A-36 DC Fan warning A-36 Adapter Information A-36 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-37 European Union Eco-label A-39 ENERGY STAR complied product A-39 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-40 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-40 Copyright Information A-41 Limitation of Liability A-42 Service and Support...
... Pressure warning A-36 DC Fan warning A-36 Adapter Information A-36 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-37 European Union Eco-label A-39 ENERGY STAR complied product A-39 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-40 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-40 Copyright Information A-41 Limitation of Liability A-42 Service and Support...
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... and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that must be...regarding the various components in this manual. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation....
... and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that must be...regarding the various components in this manual. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation....
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...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions ... to qualified personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to or use the...
...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions ... to qualified personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to or use the...
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...RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95...°F). DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. The symbol of battery may cause explosion and damage...
...RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95...°F). DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. The symbol of battery may cause explosion and damage...
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... it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. Notebook PC User Manual Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is latched securely in the closed position to keep your body...50-60Hz Rating output current: 6.32A (120W)/ 7.7A (150W) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc or 19.5Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . DC Fan warning Please note that may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level. Ensure to protect ...
... it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. Notebook PC User Manual Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is latched securely in the closed position to keep your body...50-60Hz Rating output current: 6.32A (120W)/ 7.7A (150W) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc or 19.5Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . DC Fan warning Please note that may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level. Ensure to protect ...
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...items). Remember that it is recommended that you want to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking.... However, it takes much longer to use battery power, be sure to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. CAUTION! Cover Your...
...items). Remember that it is recommended that you want to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking.... However, it takes much longer to use battery power, be sure to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. CAUTION! Cover Your...
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Installing the Battery Pack 1 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI 2 1 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
Installing the Battery Pack 1 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI 2 1 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
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Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 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. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Opening the LCD display panel 1.
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Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 ESC F1 F2 F3 F4 Tab F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Prt Sc Delete Break SysRq Insert Backspace Caps Lock Enter Shift Ctrl Fn Alt Shift Alt Ctrl Home PgUp PgDn End NumLK 7 8 Home 4 5 9 PgUp 6 1 2 End 3 PgDn Enter 0 Insert Delete 6 7 8 9 10 14 Notebook PC User Manual
Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 ESC F1 F2 F3 F4 Tab F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Prt Sc Delete Break SysRq Insert Backspace Caps Lock Enter Shift Ctrl Fn Alt Shift Alt Ctrl Home PgUp PgDn End NumLK 7 8 Home 4 5 9 PgUp 6 1 2 End 3 PgDn Enter 0 Insert Delete 6 7 8 9 10 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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... 3D video game or watch 3D movies. 2 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is opened. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. The power switch only works when the display...for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 Camera The built-in use plain water if necessary) to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 15 1 3D Vision IR port (on the eyes. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 5 Display ...
... 3D video game or watch 3D movies. 2 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is opened. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. The power switch only works when the display...for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 Camera The built-in use plain water if necessary) to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 15 1 3D Vision IR port (on the eyes. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 5 Display ...
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... for both hands. Details are provided to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Two Windows function keys are described in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Instant Key Instant key allow easy Windows or web navigation. 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions.
... for both hands. Details are provided to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Two Windows function keys are described in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Instant Key Instant key allow easy Windows or web navigation. 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions.
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Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 43 WARNING! DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in operation. The battery pack size varies depending on model. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot.
Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 43 WARNING! DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in operation. The battery pack size varies depending on model. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot.
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...hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is secured...varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Lock - When the ...
...hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is secured...varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Lock - When the ...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (... Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 67 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (... Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 67 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The built-in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The built-in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-...
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Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 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 . Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 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 . Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
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... usually include a metal cable and lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in... sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to ...
... usually include a metal cable and lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in... sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to ...