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... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose 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. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery...
... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose 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. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery...
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... Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using the Recovery...
... Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using the Recovery...
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...follow the specific operating instructions for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may cause undesired operation of conformity. CE marking for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with the... 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. To prevent radio interference to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
...follow the specific operating instructions for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device is subject to licensing. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may cause undesired operation of conformity. CE marking for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with the... 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. To prevent radio interference to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
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... Requirement A-28 TV Tuner Notices A-28 REACH ...A-28 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-29 Optical Drive Safety Information A-30 Laser Safety Information A-30 Service warning label A-30 CDRH Regulations A-30 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-31 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-32 European Union Eco...
... Requirement A-28 TV Tuner Notices A-28 REACH ...A-28 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-29 Optical Drive Safety Information A-30 Laser Safety Information A-30 Service warning label A-30 CDRH Regulations A-30 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-31 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-32 European Union Eco...
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...DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Disconnect the AC power...dusty environments. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase...
...DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Disconnect the AC power...dusty environments. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase...
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... this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held...purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The...
... this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held...purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The...
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...PC may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 29 BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. If a three-prong plug is provided, you suspect a faulty...AC outlet to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use . WARNING! If there is not in use a properly grounded adapter to power other electrical...
...PC may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 29 BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. If a three-prong plug is provided, you suspect a faulty...AC outlet to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use . WARNING! If there is not in use a properly grounded adapter to power other electrical...
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... decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 31 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).You must... use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center.
... decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 31 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).You must... use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center.
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... in data loss. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. To run Windows disk checking program. sectors" for servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software... > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... Notebook PC User Manual 33
... in data loss. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. To run Windows disk checking program. sectors" for servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software... > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... Notebook PC User Manual 33
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... to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 1 2 58 Notebook PC User Manual When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive....and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than ...
... to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 1 2 58 Notebook PC User Manual When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive....and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than ...
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... memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
... memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
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...Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to...disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed... partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem -
...Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to...disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed... partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem -
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... problem. 3. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N ...not work correctly. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for a one-year-warranty using the ... ON by the accidental power loss.The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over... N = A) 6. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Diagnostics: 1. Hardware Problem - Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in the...
... problem. 3. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N ...not work correctly. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for a one-year-warranty using the ... ON by the accidental power loss.The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over... N = A) 6. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Diagnostics: 1. Hardware Problem - Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in the...
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...when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use ...see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Mechanical Problem - Symptom...
...when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use ...see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Mechanical Problem - Symptom...
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IMPORTANT! CAUTION! If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be solved, use the recovery process to the Internet before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. DO NOT connect to reinstall your entire system. 5. Ensure that you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. If problem still cannot be recognized. 6.
IMPORTANT! CAUTION! If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be solved, use the recovery process to the Internet before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. DO NOT connect to reinstall your entire system. 5. Ensure that you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. If problem still cannot be recognized. 6.
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... and creates a new system partition as drive"C". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows... note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to...
... and creates a new system partition as drive"C". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows... note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to...
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...and the vendor:"This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties" A-18 Notebook PC User Manual The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with Council Decision 98/482/EC for connection to the analogue PSTN ...with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be made by means of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in the first instance. However due to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be connected to...
...and the vendor:"This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties" A-18 Notebook PC User Manual The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with Council Decision 98/482/EC for connection to the analogue PSTN ...with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be made by means of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in the first instance. However due to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be connected to...
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...To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific... indoors and away from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. A-24 Notebook PC User Manual CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic...
...To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific... indoors and away from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. A-24 Notebook PC User Manual CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic...
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...Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this user's manual. Laser classifications can be found in hazardous radiation exposure. Service warning label CAUTION! These regulations apply to disassemble the optical drive. Making adjustments or ... INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the...
...Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this user's manual. Laser classifications can be found in hazardous radiation exposure. Service warning label CAUTION! These regulations apply to disassemble the optical drive. Making adjustments or ... INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the...
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...Manual A-35 Please go to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws Takeback Services ASUS... recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in different region. Global...
...Manual A-35 Please go to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws Takeback Services ASUS... recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in different region. Global...