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...of Contents 2 Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...12 Front Side...14 Recovering Your Notebook PC 15 Using Recovery Partition 15 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 16 Declarations and Safety Statements 18 Federal Communications ... Statement for Canada 20 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 21 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 21 UL Safety Notices 23 Power Safety Requirement 24 REACH ...24 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 25 Notebook PC User Manual
...of Contents 2 Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...12 Front Side...14 Recovering Your Notebook PC 15 Using Recovery Partition 15 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 16 Declarations and Safety Statements 18 Federal Communications ... Statement for Canada 20 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 21 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 21 UL Safety Notices 23 Power Safety Requirement 24 REACH ...24 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 25 Notebook PC User Manual
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...detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical...part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
...detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical...part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that is powered ON with the rating. The...
DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that is powered ON with the rating. The...
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Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 2 2 3 1 3 110v-220v 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 1 2 2 3 1 3 110v-220v Notebook PC User Manual
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Opening the LCD display panel 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. 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 Turning on the Power 1.
Opening the LCD display panel 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. 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 Turning on the Power 1.
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... slide your finger across the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left and right buttons like a standard mouse. B. Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to move the pointer. D. Use the left /right. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. Use three fingers to drag the selected item. Notebook PC User Manual Slide your finger to tap...
... slide your finger across the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left and right buttons like a standard mouse. B. Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to move the pointer. D. Use the left /right. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. Use three fingers to drag the selected item. Notebook PC User Manual Slide your finger to tap...
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... any software player or by the optical disk drive. Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models with different optical drives. 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the data size transferred. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... any software player or by the optical disk drive. Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models with different optical drives. 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the data size transferred. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... from devices such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to a local network. The built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in order to use without additional adapters. 7 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard...
... from devices such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to a local network. The built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in order to use without additional adapters. 7 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard...
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... supplied power adapter. 11 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) USB Port (2.0) (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual...
... supplied power adapter. 11 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) USB Port (2.0) (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) 8 Headphone Output Jack 9 Microphone Input Jack 10 Display (Monitor) Output Notebook PC User Manual 13 When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 4 Flash Memory Slot 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) 8 Headphone Output Jack 9 Microphone Input Jack 10 Display (Monitor) Output Notebook PC User Manual 13 When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use. 4 Flash Memory Slot 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
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The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Front Side 15.6" model 14.0" model 1 2 1 2 13.3" model 1 2 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Audio features are software controlled. 14 Notebook PC User Manual
The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Front Side 15.6" model 14.0" model 1 2 1 2 13.3" model 1 2 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Audio features are software controlled. 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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... working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions, and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes all partitions...
... working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions, and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes all partitions...
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Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According...
Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According...
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...: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Visit 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. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Ensure...
...: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Visit 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. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Ensure...
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... Rules Part 15. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio communications. However, there is required in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. The use of a shielded-type power...
... Rules Part 15. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio communications. However, there is required in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. The use of a shielded-type power...
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... USA." End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for...
... USA." End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for...
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... follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 20 Notebook PC User Manual To maintain...
... follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 20 Notebook PC User Manual To maintain...
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... authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use is subject to 2483.5 MHz. Use outdoors on the private property of public persons, use of the 2400-2483.5 MHz band is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for outdoor use: On...26 Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual 21 There are : • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for Different Domains N. Wireless Operation Channel for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels ...
... authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use is subject to 2483.5 MHz. Use outdoors on the private property of public persons, use of the 2400-2483.5 MHz band is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for outdoor use: On...26 Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual 21 There are : • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for Different Domains N. Wireless Operation Channel for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels ...
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Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more areas within France. 60 Oise 63 Puy du Dôme 66 Pyrénées Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 71 Saône et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort 61 Orne 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Saône 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more than 10mW. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more areas within France. 60 Oise 63 Puy du Dôme 66 Pyrénées Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 71 Saône et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort 61 Orne 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Saône 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more than 10mW. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... fire or explosion. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may be followed to -peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk...
... fire or explosion. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may be followed to -peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk...