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... About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...16 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 ...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care...29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power-On Self Test (POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 ... Windows Keys 42 Multimedia Control Keys 43 Switches and Status Indicators 44 Switches ...44 Status Indicators 45 Notebook PC User Manual
... About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...16 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 ...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care...29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power-On Self Test (POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 ... Windows Keys 42 Multimedia Control Keys 43 Switches and Status Indicators 44 Switches ...44 Status Indicators 45 Notebook PC User Manual
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...selected models 69 USB Charger+...72 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected...and Safety Statements A-26 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-26 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-27 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-27 Notebook PC User Manual
...selected models 69 USB Charger+...72 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected...and Safety Statements A-26 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-26 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-27 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-27 Notebook PC User Manual
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... A-34 Service warning label A-34 CDRH Regulations A-34 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-35 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-36 European Union Eco-label A-38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-39 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Copyright Information A-40 Limitation of Liability A-41 Service and Support A-41...
... A-34 Service warning label A-34 CDRH Regulations A-34 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-35 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-36 European Union Eco-label A-38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-39 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Copyright Information A-40 Limitation of Liability A-41 Service and Support A-41...
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...These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this manual. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes ...and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. The ...
...These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this manual. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes ...and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. The ...
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...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. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to or use the ...servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or...
...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. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to or use the ...servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or...
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... the surface. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of electronic products. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). SAFE TEMP: This... Notebook PC should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be sure that your power ...
... the surface. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of electronic products. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). SAFE TEMP: This... Notebook PC should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be sure that your power ...
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...100-240Vac Input frequency: 50-60Hz Rating output current: 3.42A(65W)/ 4.74A(90W) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . Close the display panel and check that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to settings other than the ...center position may cause DANGER. Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned OFF to keep your body from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss. Sound Pressure...
...100-240Vac Input frequency: 50-60Hz Rating output current: 3.42A(65W)/ 4.74A(90W) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . Close the display panel and check that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to settings other than the ...center position may cause DANGER. Adjustment of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned OFF to keep your body from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss. Sound Pressure...
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... and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Remember that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the... computer and an AC power source. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to...
... and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Remember that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the... computer and an AC power source. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to...
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Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 3 3 1 2 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11
Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 3 3 1 2 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11
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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. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Turning on the Power 1. Opening the LCD display panel 1. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to a comfortable viewing angle.
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Top Side The keyboard layout differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 Notebook PC User Manual
Top Side The keyboard layout differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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...The built-in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from suspend mode. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same ... Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 3 Camera ...
...The built-in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from suspend mode. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same ... Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 3 Camera ...
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The battery pack size varies depending on model. Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.A softwarecontrolled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
The battery pack size varies depending on model. Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.A softwarecontrolled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
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... - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured.When the battery pack is inserted,it is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. ...Manual The manual battery lock is in operation or recently been in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove...
... - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured.When the battery pack is inserted,it is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. ...Manual The manual battery lock is in operation or recently been in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove...
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Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory will increase ...-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory...
Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory will increase ...-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory...
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...(location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in various models with different optical drives. Notebook PC User Manual 19 The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and ... detector to be removed from a fixed object.Some may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Right Side 1 23 4 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 4 Kensington® Lock...
...(location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in various models with different optical drives. Notebook PC User Manual 19 The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and ... detector to be removed from a fixed object.Some may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Right Side 1 23 4 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 4 Kensington® Lock...
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Left Side 17" model 1 2 15" model 3 4 5 6 78 1 2 14" model 4 5 3 6 7 9 10 1 2 4 5 3 6 78 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to hot when in use. The adapter may become warm to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always 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. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Power supplied through this jack.
Left Side 17" model 1 2 15" model 3 4 5 6 78 1 2 14" model 4 5 3 6 7 9 10 1 2 4 5 3 6 78 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to hot when in use. The adapter may become warm to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. Ensure not to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always 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. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Power supplied through this jack.
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... A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with bandwidth to spare to a local network. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do... allows convenient use without additional adapters. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21
... A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with bandwidth to spare to a local network. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do... allows convenient use without additional adapters. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21