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10Notebook PC User ManualAirplane PrecautionsContact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrict

A-20Notebook PC User ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

Notebook PC User ManualA-21This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

A-22Notebook PC User ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

Notebook PC User ManualA-23Declarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

A-24Notebook PC User Manual(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio

Notebook PC User ManualA-25CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the require

A-26Notebook PC User ManualWireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

Notebook PC User ManualA-27 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Hau

A-28Notebook PC User ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

Notebook PC User ManualA-29Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved powe

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.Installing the Battery PackConnecting

A-30Notebook PC User ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

Notebook PC User ManualA-31Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont

A-32Notebook PC User ManualMacrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

Notebook PC User ManualA-33CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

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Notebook PC User ManualA-35European Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follow

A-36Notebook PC User ManualGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

Notebook PC User ManualA-37Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

A-38Notebook PC User ManualLimitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

Notebook PC User ManualA-39EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

12Notebook PC User ManualOpening the LCD display panel1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb.2. Slowly tilt the display panel forwar

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2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs for each territory.124356791083D model

Notebook PC User Manual15537694108Non-3D model

16Notebook PC User Manual 3D Indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the 3D function is activated. 3D Vision IR port (on selec

Notebook PC User Manual17 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter

18Notebook PC User ManualBottom Side1 2246 571 3The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on mo

Notebook PC User Manual19 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlock

2Notebook PC User ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s Manual ...

20Notebook PC User Manual5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory

Notebook PC User Manual21 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retaile

22Notebook PC User ManualRight Side12HDMI1 4 5 62 3 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order

Notebook PC User Manual23345 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, poi

24Notebook PC User Manual Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through t

Notebook PC User Manual25Left Side123 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethern

26Notebook PC User Manual56 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also

Notebook PC User Manual27Rear Side1 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source

28Notebook PC User ManualFront Side1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions.1

3Chapter 3: Getting Started

Notebook PC User Manual3Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PCPointing Device ...

30Notebook PC User ManualHDMI123110V-220VPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery

Notebook PC User Manual31IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

32Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of wo

Notebook PC User Manual33IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufactu

34Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

Notebook PC User Manual35IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

36Notebook PC User ManualYou will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

Notebook PC User Manual37WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

38Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Notebook PC User Manual39Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

4Notebook PC User ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ... A-25Wireless Operation Channel for Different Doma

40Notebook PC User ManualSleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

Notebook PC User Manual41Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are

42Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual43Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colore

44Notebook PC User ManualLCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

Notebook PC User Manual45Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes c

46Notebook PC User ManualKeyboard as PointersThe keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease

Notebook PC User Manual47Extended Keyboard (on selected models)An extended keyboard is available on selected models. The extended keyboard has a dedic

48Notebook PC User ManualMultimedia Control Keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia a

Notebook PC User Manual49SwitchesSwitches and Status Indicators Light Cancellation key Toggles the keyboard LED and the instant keys light ON and OF

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User Manual 3D Mode Switch Key (on 3D models) Toggles to activate the 3D mode function and again to switch back to 2D mode. This functi

Notebook PC User Manual51Status IndicatorsTopFront Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly wh

52Notebook PC User Manual Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. T

4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

54Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s s

Notebook PC User Manual55Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

56Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual57Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

58Notebook PC User ManualScrolling - Use one fingertip to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right. If your displ

Notebook PC User Manual59The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

6Notebook PC User ManualAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the v

60Notebook PC User Manual2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in che

Notebook PC User Manual61Storage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data sto

62Notebook PC User Manual3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’s center until the dis

Notebook PC User Manual63Actual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

64Notebook PC User ManualA CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted,

Notebook PC User Manual65Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

66Notebook PC User ManualHard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical d

Notebook PC User Manual67Removing the hard disk drives

68Notebook PC User ManualInstalling the hard disk drives

Notebook PC User Manual69Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

Notebook PC User Manual7Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instr

70Notebook PC User ManualThis Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to the following memory population table for a

Notebook PC User Manual71Installing a Memory Card:Removing a Memory Card:3(This is only an example.)3(This is only an example.)

72Notebook PC User ManualThe built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

Notebook PC User Manual73Twisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-thro

74Notebook PC User ManualWireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

Notebook PC User Manual75Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

76Notebook PC User ManualWindows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual775. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

78Notebook PC User ManualBluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

Notebook PC User Manual79 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.3. From Control Pa

8Notebook PC User ManualSAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

80Notebook PC User Manual6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

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A-2Notebook PC User ManualOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional) Attach

Notebook PC User ManualA-3Operating System and SoftwareThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.: Se le ct S creen : Se le ct I tem Ent e

Notebook PC User ManualA-5Security SettingTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password.2. Typ

A-6Notebook PC User ManualSave ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. :

Notebook PC User ManualA-7Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs.1. U

A-8Notebook PC User ManualHardware Problem - Built-in CameraThe built-in camera does not work correctly.1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are

Notebook PC User ManualA-9Symptom & Solutions:A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance.B. Problem

Notebook PC User Manual9Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periphe

A-10Notebook PC User ManualCAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yo

Notebook PC User ManualA-115. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You must backup

A-12Notebook PC User ManualSoftware Problem - BIOSUpdating the BIOS.1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file f

Notebook PC User ManualA-13Recovering Your Notebook PCUsing Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to

A-14Notebook PC User ManualRecover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two

Notebook PC User ManualA-15Using the Recovery DVD:DVD::1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON.2.

A-16Notebook PC User ManualDVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD title

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Ic

A-18Notebook PC User ManualBlu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)Region DefinitionsRegion ANorth, Central and South American countries, and

Notebook PC User ManualA-19Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw