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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 10 Right Side...10 Left Side ...12 Front Side...14 Rear Side...14 Recovering Your Notebook PC 16 Using Recovery Partition 16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 19 Federal Communications Commission Statement 19 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement...
Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Safety Precautions 3 Preparing your Notebook PC 7 Using the Touchpad 9 Knowing the Parts 10 Right Side...10 Left Side ...12 Front Side...14 Rear Side...14 Recovering Your Notebook PC 16 Using Recovery Partition 16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 19 Federal Communications Commission Statement 19 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement...
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Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and...
Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and...
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... the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Incorrect installation of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual
... the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Incorrect installation of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual
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... protect the keyboard and display panel. Notebook PC User Manual The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is still ON. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during...
... protect the keyboard and display panel. Notebook PC User Manual The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is still ON. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during...
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Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual
Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual
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Opening the LCD display panel 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. 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. OFF ON Notebook PC User Manual
Opening the LCD display panel 1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. 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. OFF ON Notebook PC User Manual
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USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Right Side ON OFF 12 3 456 7 1 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run...
USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Right Side ON OFF 12 3 456 7 1 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run...
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... eject does not work. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 7 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 11 You...
... eject does not work. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 7 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 11 You...
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... overheating may occur. 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block 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 television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high...
... overheating may occur. 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block 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 television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high...
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... to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for external storage solutions and is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual 13 4 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection...
... to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for external storage solutions and is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual 13 4 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection...
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... 1 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in highspeed memory card reader that prevent the Notebook PC to use memory cards from and write to sound an alarm when moved. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Some...
... 1 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in highspeed memory card reader that prevent the Notebook PC to use memory cards from and write to sound an alarm when moved. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Some...
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... to DC power for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to allow viewing on a larger external display. Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 15
... to DC power for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to allow viewing on a larger external display. Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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... problems with two partitions. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...
... problems with two partitions. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore...
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... will not occur in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. Operation is required in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to...
... will not occur in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. Operation is required in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to...
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...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] 20 Notebook PC User Manual Washington DC: Office of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set... Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for electric safety according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
...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] 20 Notebook PC User Manual Washington DC: Office of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set... Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for electric safety according to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
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... exposure limits set forth for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Notebook PC User Manual 21 End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors...
... exposure limits set forth for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. Notebook PC User Manual 21 End users must accept any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors...
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...Notices (on selected models) Note to the earth at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to use your wireless LAN card in more than 100mW... (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 10mW. installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to CATV System Installer-Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in our products at ASUS REACH website at the building entrance. Notebook PC User Manual 23
...Notices (on selected models) Note to the earth at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to use your wireless LAN card in more than 100mW... (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 10mW. installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to CATV System Installer-Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in our products at ASUS REACH website at the building entrance. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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... more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce...
... more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce...
