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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 ...10 Rear Side...12 Front Side...13 Recovering Your Notebook PC 14 Using Recovery Partition 14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 15 Declarations and Safety Statements 17 Federal ... Canada 19 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 20 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 20 UL Safety Notices 22 Power Safety Requirement 23 TV Tuner Notices 23 REACH ...23 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 24 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 ...10 Rear Side...12 Front Side...13 Recovering Your Notebook PC 14 Using Recovery Partition 14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 15 Declarations and Safety Statements 17 Federal ... Canada 19 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 20 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 20 UL Safety Notices 22 Power Safety Requirement 23 TV Tuner Notices 23 REACH ...23 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except...
... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except...
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... NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of parts and recycling. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in municipal waste. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that your power adapter complies with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or...
... NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of parts and recycling. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in municipal waste. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that your power adapter complies with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or...
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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. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle.
Opening the LCD display panel 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle.
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USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 2 3 45 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to...
USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Knowing the Parts Right Side HDMI 1 2 3 45 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write to many devices to...
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... supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 3 HDMI HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI...
... supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Ensure not to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 3 HDMI HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI...
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... run simultaneously on each model. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 12 3 45 2 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
... run simultaneously on each model. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 12 3 45 2 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
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... eject does not work. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 11 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 connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal...
... eject does not work. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 11 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 connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal...
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... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Rear Side 1 2 1 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 time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery...
... cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Rear Side 1 2 1 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 time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery...
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DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side The bottom side may block the vents. The battery pack size varies depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 1 2 7 6 5 4 WARNING! Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation.
DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side The bottom side may block the vents. The battery pack size varies depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 1 2 7 6 5 4 WARNING! Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation.
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 15 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 15 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack...
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... information on DIMM slot 2. 4 3 1 16 Notebook PC User Manual Additional memory will be populated by decreasing hard disk access. Four DIMM slots model DIMM slot 2 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 the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Follow the DIMM slot number for your future upgrade. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides...
... information on DIMM slot 2. 4 3 1 16 Notebook PC User Manual Additional memory will be populated by decreasing hard disk access. Four DIMM slots model DIMM slot 2 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 the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Follow the DIMM slot number for your future upgrade. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides...
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Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with two DIMM slots. 3 1 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Two DIMM slots model Only DIMM slot 1 and slot 3 are...
Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with two DIMM slots. 3 1 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Two DIMM slots model Only DIMM slot 1 and slot 3 are...
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...hard disk drive used to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you may lose important data because of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition...
...hard disk drive used to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you may lose important data because of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition...
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... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD...
... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD...
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... hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Using...
... hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Using...
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.... Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of a shielded-type power cord is required in order...
.... Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of a shielded-type power cord is required in order...
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...compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth 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 the 2.4GHz frequency by ...Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. 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 is limited to [EN 300 328-2] 22 Notebook PC User Manual (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal ...
...compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth 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 the 2.4GHz frequency by ...Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. 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 is limited to [EN 300 328-2] 22 Notebook PC User Manual (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal ...
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... Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. Operation is intended to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. To prevent radio interference to licensing. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...
... Mobile Satellite systems) this device complies with the requirements of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. Operation is intended to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. To prevent radio interference to licensing. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that may not cause interference and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...