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... Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 11 Right Side...11 Left Side ...14 Rear Side...16 Front Side...16 Bottom Side...17 Recovering Your Notebook PC 21 Using Recovery Partition 21 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 22 Declarations and Safety Statements...IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 27 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 27 Power Safety Requirement 28 REACH ...28 UL Safety Notices 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 30 Notebook PC User Manual
... Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 11 Right Side...11 Left Side ...14 Rear Side...16 Front Side...16 Bottom Side...17 Recovering Your Notebook PC 21 Using Recovery Partition 21 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 22 Declarations and Safety Statements...IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 27 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 27 Power Safety Requirement 28 REACH ...28 UL Safety Notices 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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... and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual...
... and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the Notebook PC for . Remember that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you intend to use . CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it is turned OFF to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is...
... the Notebook PC for . Remember that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you intend to use . CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it is turned OFF to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is...
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Installing the Battery Pack 1 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 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 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
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Opening the LCD display panel 1. 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. 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. 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. 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
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 11 Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 6 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 highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 11 Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 6 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 highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 12 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 12 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
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Notebook PC User Manual 13 Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use . The adapter may become warm to hot when in use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Power supplied through this jack.
Notebook PC User Manual 13 Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use . The adapter may become warm to hot when in use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Power supplied through this jack.
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for connection to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 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...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for connection to run simultaneously on each model. 14 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 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...
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... microphone. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Using this feature for opening the tray. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook...
... microphone. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Using this feature for opening the tray. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject. 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook...
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... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 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. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook...
... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 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. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook...
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... power is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio...
... power is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Audio...
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... four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs* 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during...
... four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs* 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 3 is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is located at the back of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during...
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All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to ensure maximum...
All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, but the function is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is only available on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to ensure maximum...
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... RECOVERY. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Press [Enter] to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select a partition option...
... RECOVERY. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Press [Enter] to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select a partition option...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook...
... start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook...
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The use of a shielded-type power cord is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ...operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual However, there is required in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device...
The use of a shielded-type power cord is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ...operate the equipment. 24 Notebook PC User Manual However, there is required in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device...
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... Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE...firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. (Reprinted from the Code...
... Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of Conformity (R&TTE...firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual 25 End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. (Reprinted from the Code...
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... for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the licensed service (i.e. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is...
... for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the licensed service (i.e. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is...
