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Notebook PC User Manual

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Preparing your Notebook PC

These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.

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Installing the Battery Pack

A.   Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position.
B.   Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC’s battery 

slot.

C.  Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after 

inserting the battery pack.

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Connecting the AC power adapter

A.  Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter. 
B.  Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet (100V-240V).
C.  Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC.

Summary of Contents for A46CA

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual June 2012 E7419 ...

Page 2: ...g Started Power System 30 Using AC Power 30 Using Battery Power 32 Battery Care 33 Powering ON the Notebook PC 34 The Power On Self Test POST 34 Checking Battery Power 36 Charging the Battery Pack 37 Power Options 38 Power Management Modes 40 Sleep and Hibernate 40 Thermal Power Control 42 Special Keyboard Functions 43 Hot Keys 43 Microsoft Windows Keys 45 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad on selected mo...

Page 3: ...less Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 75 USB Charger 77 Instant On 77 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software A 3 System BIOS Settings A 4 Troubleshooting A 10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A 15 Using Recovery Partition A 15 Using DVD Recovery on selected models A 16 DVD ROM Drive Information on selecte...

Page 4: ...ty Requirement A 31 TV Tuner Notices A 31 REACH A 31 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 32 Optical Drive Safety Information A 33 Laser Safety Information A 33 Service warning label A 33 CDRH Regulations A 33 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A 34 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 35 European Union Eco label A 37 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance a...

Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ...

Page 6: ...tebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this ...

Page 7: ...eak DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objec...

Page 8: ...ctronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure th...

Page 9: ...ace is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level ...

Page 10: ...rplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking th...

Page 11: ...o the unlocked position B Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot C Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the battery pack B A C Connecting the AC power adapter A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 100V 240V C Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC ...

Page 12: ...ning the display panel A Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb B Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning the power on Press the power button ...

Page 13: ...2 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts ...

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory The top side may vary in appearance depending on model 15 model 2 3 5 7 6 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...Notebook PC User Manual 15 14 model 2 3 5 7 6 1 4 ...

Page 16: ...er interactive applications Camera Indicator on selected models The camera indicator lights up when the built in camera is in use Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses a TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering Use a soft cloth with...

Page 17: ...ys with a comfortable travel depth for typing and a palm rest for both hands It also comes with special keyboard functions that can enable hot keys allow quick access to Windows and control multimedia functions For more details refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3 Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scr...

Page 18: ...18 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model The battery pack size varies depending on model 15 model 5 ...

Page 19: ...dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT ...

Page 20: ... AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations 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 Manual Battery Lock The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual...

Page 21: ...uding BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or r...

Page 22: ... device and switches functions USB Port 2 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 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 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sit...

Page 23: ...ay through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC...

Page 24: ...to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Left Side...

Page 25: ... LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters USB Port 3 0 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 ...

Page 26: ... source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations 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 1 1 The battery pack size varies depending on model ...

Page 27: ...ch as digital cameras MP3 players and mobile phones This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to memory cards Status Indicators Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions For detailed information see Status Indicators in Chapter 3 1 1 2 15 model 14 model 1 2 2 ...

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Page 29: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 30: ...e that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters...

Page 31: ...r battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWA...

Page 32: ...through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the No...

Page 33: ...pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number of times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the ...

Page 34: ...oot from your available drives The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a ...

Page 35: ...cks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program click Windows select Computer right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now click S...

Page 36: ...rged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon Left click the battery icon Susp...

Page 37: ...s to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turn...

Page 38: ...ibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart ...

Page 39: ... operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 40: ... half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Set...

Page 41: ...y keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink while in this mode Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate sa...

Page 42: ... known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper lim...

Page 43: ... in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower f2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Sun Down Ico...

Page 44: ...n external pointing device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled Crossed Speaker Icons f10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon f11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon f12 Increases the speaker ...

Page 45: ...ation insert num lk on selected models Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for entering numbers delete scr lk on selected models Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key...

Page 46: ...ernal keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the fn insert num lk keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Pointers on selected models The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreads...

Page 47: ... fn key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play CD Stop During CD play Stops CD play CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind During CD play skips to the previous audio track movie chapter CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward During CD play skips t...

Page 48: ...r Button The power button turns the Notebook PC ON and OFF It also puts the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernate mode The actual behavior of the power button can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options The top side may vary in appearance depending on model ...

Page 49: ... PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator dual color The dual color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows Green ON Battery power is between 95 and 100 with AC power Orange ON Battery power is less than 95 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 without AC power Off Battery power is between 10 and ...

Page 50: ... BT function is activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when ligh...

Page 51: ...4 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 52: ...he touchpad is an interactive device that interprets the gestures and position of your fingers to simulate the functions of a regular mouse It is also an alternative to mouse to position cursor onscreen The following illustration shows the features of the touchpad Left click button area inside the dotted line Right click button area outside the dotted line ...

Page 53: ...inter so you can select and click items rotate and zoom images scroll lists as well as swipe and switch between windows Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 54: ... mouse button and right mouse button Click once to select an item then double click to open Click once to select an item and view its menu options Left click Right click Dragging and dropping Doing the drag and drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into a new location Drag Select an item by tapping twice then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad Release...

Page 55: ...fingers on the touchpad you can scroll through lists vertically and horizontally To enable continuous scrolling hold your fingers on the edge of the touchpad when moving from up to down or left to right and vice versa The mouse pointer changes to a double headed arrow pointer when continuous scrolling is activated Zooming Using two fingers on the touchpad you can enlarge or reduce the view size of...

Page 56: ...can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Three finger swiping Using three fingers on the touchpad you can swi...

Page 57: ...n an external USB mouse is attached To disable the touchpad 1 Go to Control Panel Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse 2 Select the ELAN tab 3 Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option 4 Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit ...

Page 58: ...l Drive on selected models Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button to partially eject the drive s tray 2 Gently pull the drive s front panel to slide the tray out completely Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens and other mechanisms Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive s tray ...

Page 59: ...nd face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted Place the disc completely inside the center hub to protect the disc from scratches ...

Page 60: ... disc from the hub 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc Once the drive stops the disc is ready to be used While data is being read it is normal to hear the spinning or vibrating in the optical drive To decrease vibration use your Notebook PC on a flat surface and do not place labels on the optical disc ...

Page 61: ...io video files using your optical drive Optical drives provide you with the media to access data files and play digital files such as audios and videos You would need a specific optical drive type to support higher disc formats such as DVDs and Blu ray discs Depending on your optical disc and its installed software you may be prompted to open a specific media player to open the audio video file On...

Page 62: ...e and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card Memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications Memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur SD ...

Page 63: ...e the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply...

Page 64: ...64 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drive A A A B B A A A A A A B B A A A ...

Page 65: ...Notebook PC User Manual 65 Installing the hard disk drive B B A B A B B B B ...

Page 66: ...ook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as e...

Page 67: ...Notebook PC User Manual 67 Installing the memory RAM A B A B C A A A B B A B A B C A A A B B B C A A B B A B ...

Page 68: ...68 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the memory RAM A B C A A B B A B A B A B C A A A B A B B C A A B B A B ...

Page 69: ...nologies When using Fast 1000 BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet your network cable must be category 5 or better with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub When using Twisted Pair Ethernet 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connecti...

Page 70: ... TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model The following illustration shows you how to connect the Notebook PC to a local area network LAN Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Network hub LAN Notebook PC ...

Page 71: ...to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features For security concerns DO NOT connect to an unsecured network otherwise theinformationtransmissionwithoutencryptionmight be visible to others Using the WLAN network connection 1 Turn the Wireless function ON if necessary using ...

Page 72: ... the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again 4 When connecting you may have to enter a password 5 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list and you can see the wireless network icon on the Windows Notification area 2 Click the no wireless network connection icon on the Windows Notification area ...

Page 73: ...cture mode Ad hoc mode The ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another Notebook PC or desktop PC without the need to setup an access point This mode allows you to share files and internet connection within 30 feet To use the ad hoc mode 1 Click the wireless network icon on the Windows Notification area then click Open Network Sharing Center 2 In the Network and Sharing Center dialog b...

Page 74: ...al link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network To use the infrastructure mode 1 Click the wireless network icon on the Windows Notification area then click Open Network Sharing Center 2 In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box click Setup a new connection or network 3 Select Set Up a Network then click Next 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...

Page 75: ... USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module to create a Bluetooth connection Using your Bluetooth connection The following steps can be used to add most Bluetooth devices and establish a paired connection for data transfers Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 1 Turn the Wireless function ON if necessary using either of the following options a Press until the wireless LAN icon and bluetooth i...

Page 76: ...Bluetooth icon on the Windows Notification area then select Add a device 3 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list then click Next 4 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device to start pairing 5 Click Close to finish adding the device ...

Page 77: ...mode Deep S3 It also shows how long your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes Performance mode and Battery saving mode Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode The standby time varies according to your Notebook PC s remaining battery capacity computer model configuration and operating conditions Perfor...

Page 78: ...enable this function the system can return to its last working state in twelve seconds four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode Using Smart Logon in Instant On Smart Logon allows you to use face detection to quickly log in without entering your username and password To activate this feature click Smart Logon then follow the onscreen instructions ...

Page 79: ...A Appendix ...

Page 80: ...loppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse Attach...

Page 81: ...ealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not inclu...

Page 82: ...he system boot order 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 P0 Hitachi HTS545 Boot Option 2 P2 MATSHITADVD RA CD DVD ROM Drive...

Page 83: ...If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password ...

Page 84: ...ion 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Security I O Interface Security LAN and Card Reader Interface UnLock Wireless Network Interface UnLock HD AUDIO Interface UnLock SATA ODD Interface UnLock USB Interface Security If Locked LAN and Card Reader Interface will be disabled LAN and Card Reader Interface Lock UnLock Select ...

Page 85: ...ege If you set USB Interface to Lock External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Security USB Interface Security USB Interface UnLock External Ports UnLock Bluetooth UnLock CMOS Camera UnLock If Locked all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock...

Page 86: ...n 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or ente...

Page 87: ...rican Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager PO Hitachi HTS727575A9E364 P2 MATSHITADVD RAM UJ8C2 S Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the changes Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 Ge...

Page 88: ...ded parts such as RAM hard disk drive HDD WLAN Bluetooth module if they were installed after purchase Run System Restore to restore the system to its factory default setting If the problem still persists try restoring your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD You must back up all your data to another location before starting any recovery process If the problem st...

Page 89: ...ebook PC Check the power cord connections Check if the battery pack is properly aligned at the notches and fitted completely into the battery slot If your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter but does not load the BIOS appears as the ASUS logo or the operating system the problem might be in the Notebook PC s hard disk drive Contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance If your Not...

Page 90: ...th white text appears after system bootup Remove the additional memory If an additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory Remove software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to delete them in Windows Safe Mode Check ...

Page 91: ...doing the recovery process Install an anti virus software to protect the system from viruses Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance ...

Page 92: ...own Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown 5 After the BIOS update process click Exit Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings Version 2 12 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit POST Logo Type Static Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Po...

Page 93: ...ur Notebook PC during the recovery process Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space in your Notebook PC s hard disk drive where you can restore the operating system drivers and utilities to their original factory settings To use this option 1 Press F9 during bootup 2 In the Windows Boot Manager the system automatically loads the files for recovery You can also use the up...

Page 94: ...n authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Using DVD Recovery on selected models AI Recovery The AI Recovery is a DVD Recovery process that allows you to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your Notebook PC Do not restart or turn off your Notebook PC during ...

Page 95: ...overy 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 RestarttheNotebookPCandpress Esc onbootupandselectthe optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select OK to restore the image 4 Select OK to confirm the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Create ISO backup fi...

Page 96: ...ayback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS de...

Page 97: ...and Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region...

Page 98: ...ican countries and their territories Taiwan Hong Kong Macao Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongolia Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Techn...

Page 99: ...opean Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of term...

Page 100: ... settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be e...

Page 101: ...le Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 102: ... de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities ...

Page 103: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between...

Page 104: ...CC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed an...

Page 105: ...th IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interfer...

Page 106: ...use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power out...

Page 107: ...ône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 108: ...emote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in ser...

Page 109: ...ction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cabl...

Page 110: ...age til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohj...

Page 111: ...d service provider Service warning label INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is m...

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Page 115: ...e European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power manageme...

Page 116: ... com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r...

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Page 118: ...d contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 TH...

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