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...of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...11 Rear Side...14 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements 20 Federal... Exposure Statement for Canada 22 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 Notebook PC User Manual
...of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 5 Using the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...11 Rear Side...14 Front Side...16 Recovering Your Notebook PC 17 Using Recovery Partition 17 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 18 Declarations and Safety Statements 20 Federal... Exposure Statement for Canada 22 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 Notebook PC User Manual
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... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
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... NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom 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. Notebook PC User Manual The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery...
... NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom 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. Notebook PC User Manual The symbol of the Notebook PC and be sure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery...
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Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 2 1 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 110V-220V 3 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
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Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. Press the display panel button and lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. 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. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. Press the display panel button and lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. 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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... jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Knowing the Parts Right Side 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use...
... jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Knowing the Parts Right Side 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use...
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... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in proportion to the data size transferred. 7 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button...
... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in proportion to the data size transferred. 7 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button...
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8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work.
8 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work.
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... or else overheating may occur. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 11 compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
... or else overheating may occur. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 11 compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
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... has a bandwidth of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with coaxial connectors. 5 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Cable service connection can receive digital TV. It transmits all -digital 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 a digital...
... has a bandwidth of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with coaxial connectors. 5 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Cable service connection can receive digital TV. It transmits all -digital 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 a digital...
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... previous PCMCIA cards.) Notebook PC User Manual 13 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card.This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in highspeed memory card reader that...
... previous PCMCIA cards.) Notebook PC User Manual 13 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card.This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in highspeed memory card reader that...
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...; Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be purchased as a single unit. 14 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Battery...
...; Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be purchased as a single unit. 14 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Battery...
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... 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 with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for connection...
... 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 with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for connection...
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... software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Front Side 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port (on selected models) The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models. 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light...
... software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Front Side 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port (on selected models) The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models. 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light...
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...to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Recovering 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! Press [F9] during bootup. 2. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service...
...to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Recovering 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! Press [F9] during bootup. 2. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service...
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... deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare three blank writable DVDs to entire HD with 2 partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Refer to...
... deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare three blank writable DVDs to entire HD with 2 partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Refer to...
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... option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Follow the onscreen instructions to first partition only. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Partition options: Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 4. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Recover Windows...
... option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Follow the onscreen instructions to first partition only. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Partition options: Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 4. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Recover Windows...
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... authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept...
... authority to operate the equipment. 20 Notebook PC User Manual You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept...
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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] • Testing according to [489-17] • Effective use of Conformity ...changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. 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...
... #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] • Testing according to [489-17] • Effective use of Conformity ...changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. 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...
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... avoid direct contact to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this product may cause radio interference, in a domestic environment, this device is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Equipment...
... avoid direct contact to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this product may cause radio interference, in a domestic environment, this device is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Equipment...
