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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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...do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not ...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing...
...do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not ...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing...
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... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT use strong solvents...
... wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT use strong solvents...
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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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Turning on the Power 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. 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. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 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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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 This Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write...
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 This Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from and write...
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...). The adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 5 Power (DC) Input The 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 3 HDMI HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI (High...
...). The adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 5 Power (DC) Input The 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 3 HDMI HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI (High...
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... each model. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 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 details 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 a local network. See the marketing specifications for connection...
... each model. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 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 details 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 a local network. See the marketing specifications for connection...
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... 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 an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. You can be used to eject the optical drive tray in microphone. Do not use the emergency eject in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this feature for opening...
... 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 an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. You can be used to eject the optical drive tray in microphone. Do not use the emergency eject in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 11 Using this feature for opening...
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... when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual 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®...
... when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual 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®...
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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 The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Bottom Side The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 1 2 7 6 5 4 WARNING!
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 The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Bottom Side The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 1 2 7 6 5 4 WARNING!
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... power is used to enjoy amazing bass (low frequency) sounds in your multimedia applications. Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring 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 - This allows use...
... power is used to enjoy amazing bass (low frequency) sounds in your multimedia applications. Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring 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 - This allows use...
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... with four DIMM slots. 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. Four DIMM slots model DIMM slot 2 is installed. Additional memory will be populated by decreasing hard disk access. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on DIMM slot 2. 4 3 1 16 Notebook PC User Manual
... with four DIMM slots. 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. Four DIMM slots model DIMM slot 2 is installed. Additional memory will be populated by decreasing hard disk access. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on DIMM slot 2. 4 3 1 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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... and reliability. 7 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 17 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. Two DIMM slots model Only DIMM slot 1 and slot 3 are available when the...
... and reliability. 7 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 17 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. Two DIMM slots model Only DIMM slot 1 and slot 3 are available when the...
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Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as network settings). Select a partition option and click Next. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the ...
Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as network settings). Select a partition option and click Next. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the ...
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...Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as instructed to create the Recovery DVD...
...Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as instructed to create the Recovery DVD...
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... OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
... OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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... This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to the nearby radio and television reception. Notebook PC User Manual 21 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation.
... This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to the nearby radio and television reception. Notebook PC User Manual 21 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation.
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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 Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] 22 Notebook PC User Manual Declaration of the radio spectrum as in the...
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 Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] 22 Notebook PC User Manual Declaration of the radio spectrum as in the...
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... two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Notebook PC User Manual 23 CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is intended to be...
... two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Notebook PC User Manual 23 CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to provide maximum shielding. End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is intended to be...