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Notebook PC User Manual

May 2010

E5430

15.6” : B53 Series

14.0” : B43 Series

Summary of Contents for B43 SEries

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual May 2010 E5430 15 6 B53 Series 14 0 B43 Series ...

Page 2: ...stem 32 Using AC Power 32 Using Battery Power 34 Battery Care 35 Powering ON the Notebook PC 36 The Power On Self Test POST 36 Checking Battery Power 38 Charging the Battery Pack 39 Power Options 40 Power Management Modes 42 Sleep and Hibernate 42 Thermal Power Control 43 Switchable Graphics Technology on selected models 44 Special Keyboard Functions 45 Colored Hot Keys on selected models 45 Micro...

Page 3: ...ction on selected models 75 Modem Connection on selected models 77 Windows Wireless Network Connection 78 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 80 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 83 Enabling TPM Support 84 Clearing TPM Secured Data 84 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software A 3 System BIOS Settings A 4 Common Problems and S...

Page 4: ...nds A 25 UL Safety Notices A 27 Power Safety Requirement A 28 TV Tuner Notices on selected models A 28 REACH A 28 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 29 Optical Drive Safety Information A 30 Laser Safety Information A 30 Service warning label A 30 CDRH Regulations A 30 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A 31 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 32 European Unio...

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: ... a gas leak 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 dr...

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: ...osed position to protect the keyboard and display panel CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack a...

Page 10: ...s CAUTION 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 through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or d...

Page 11: ...Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 3 3 1 2 HDMI 1 2 3 110v 220v ...

Page 12: ...t up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning on the Power 1 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness OFF ON ...

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

Page 14: ...ESC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Prt Sc Sysrq Delete Backspace Home Num Lk Scr Lk PgUp PgDn Enter Enter Shift Shift Ctrl Alt Ctrl Fn Alt End Home PgUp PgDn End Insert Delete Insert Break 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Tab Caps Lock OFF ON 5 6 9 7 8 10 1 2 4 11 3 15 6 model ...

Page 15: ...rophone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Camera Cover Switch on selected models The camera cover switch allows you to open and close the protective camera cover Slide the switch to the left to close the camera cover Slide the switch to the right to open the camera cover ...

Page 16: ...top monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel Express Gate Key Power4Gear Key on selected models When the Notebook is powered off pressing this key will launch Express Gate Refer to the Express Gate User s Manual for details Under the Windows OS th...

Page 17: ...ull sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up t...

Page 18: ...book PC can get very hot Be careful when handling 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 15 6 model 5 6 7 8 2 3 1 4 ...

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Page 20: ...rily 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 SIM Card Compartment on selected models The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual l...

Page 21: ...mory 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 Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized ret...

Page 22: ...22 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side HDMI E SATA 9 10 1 4 5 3 11 2 10 9 5 7 8 6 4 11 12 7 8 6 15 6 model 14 0 model HDMI E SATA 9 10 1 4 5 3 11 2 10 9 5 7 8 6 4 11 12 7 8 6 ...

Page 23: ...A allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters See USB Port for description USB Port 2 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyb...

Page 24: ...pening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject 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 Modem Port on selected models The RJ 1...

Page 25: ...d lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved HDMI HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between 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 Sup...

Page 26: ...26 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side E SATA HDMI 7 8 1 4 3 2 5 7 8 1 9 6 3 2 4 10 6 15 6 model 14 0 model E SATA HDMI 7 8 1 4 3 2 5 7 8 1 9 6 3 2 4 10 6 ...

Page 27: ...ng cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display HDMI HDMI Port DisplayPort Output DisplayPort is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as...

Page 28: ...dio recordings Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant devices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into ...

Page 29: ...rchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual Smart Card Slot on selected models This Notebook PC has a built in smart card reader that can conveniently read dat...

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Page 31: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 32: ...r converters Different countries may require 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 Noteboo...

Page 33: ...ur 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 WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KE...

Page 34: ...ttery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features 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 Notebo...

Page 35: ...PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number 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...

Page 36: ...nd you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot 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...

Page 37: ...gy checks 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 Start select Computer right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now cli...

Page 38: ... 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 WARNING ...

Page 39: ...egins 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 ...

Page 40: ... or hibernation 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 res...

Page 41: ...ating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds IMPORTANT DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 42: ...er 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 Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as p...

Page 43: ...the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit 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 wa...

Page 44: ...mance GPU and the Power saving GPU 3 You will be prompted to confirm your selection Click OK to switch to the GPU you select It is normal that your display turns blank for few seconds during the switch 4 When switched to the selected GPU the Switchable Graphics Status updates to reflect the GPU being used Click OK to finish The HDMI port only functions in High performance GPU mode By default your ...

Page 45: ...n display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Sun Down Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon F6 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes Sp...

Page 46: ...ng and is best used with an 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 ...

Page 47: ...tion For some models this function is available only when you enable the camera Fn A on selected models Toggles the light sensor ON and OFF Power4Gear Hybrid Fn Space Bar This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automaticall...

Page 48: ... pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Extended Keyboard on selected models An extended keyboard is available on selected models The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry Use Num Lk Scr Lk to toggle between using the extended keypad as numbers or as pointer directions The pointer direction key...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ... F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Prt Sc Sysrq Delete Backspace Home Num Lk Scr Lk PgUp PgDn Enter Enter Shift Shift Ctrl Alt Ctrl Fn Alt End Home PgUp PgDn End Insert Delete Insert Break 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Tab Caps Lock OFF ON 15 6 model OFF ON 14 0 model Top Side ...

Page 51: ...n on the display Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened ASUS Scene Switch Key Press this button to switch among 2 custom modes 1 general mode in terms of WallPaper Mute Output Disable Screen Saver and Hide applica...

Page 52: ...d Insert Delete Insert Break 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Tab Caps Lock OFF ON 15 6 model OFF ON 14 0 model OFF ON OFF ON Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Side Shift Ctrl Fn Tab Caps Lock ...

Page 53: ...ireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT and built in wireless LAN This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth 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...

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Page 56: ...ing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click ...

Page 57: ...or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse To use the touchpad lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Slide finger right ...

Page 58: ...licking Double tapping Theseactionsallowsyoutolaunch your selected program Move your finger over the program that you want to launch press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches your selected program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel M...

Page 59: ...ith your finger The following illustrations produce the same results Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad Lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping Two finger scrolling Use two fingertips to slide up down left right on the touchpad to scroll a window up down left right If your display window includes several sub wi...

Page 60: ...hree finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad This action mimics the right click function of a mouse Two finger tapping Use two fingers to tap the touchpad This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse ...

Page 61: ...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 Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an exter...

Page 62: ...62 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box 3 Click OK to finish the configuration ...

Page 63: ...sing the Removing an ExpressCard instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the ExpressCard Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker ico...

Page 64: ...C User Manual Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket ...

Page 65: ...ting data on the card or else data loss may occur Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not o...

Page 66: ... PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 1 2 ...

Page 67: ...isc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is ready to be used It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read ...

Page 68: ...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 Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub 2 1 ...

Page 69: ... this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage 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 WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephon...

Page 70: ...70 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 1 2 15 6 model ...

Page 71: ...Notebook PC User Manual 71 Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 1 2 14 0 model ...

Page 72: ...is Notebook 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 WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power con...

Page 73: ...Notebook PC User Manual 73 15 6 model 14 0 model Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card 3 This is only an example 3 This is only an example ...

Page 74: ... speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 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 not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enab...

Page 75: ...ne connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Network Hub or Switch The actual location of the ...

Page 76: ...the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communicat...

Page 77: ...reless LAN adapters Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Access Point Deskt...

Page 78: ... have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see...

Page 79: ...re shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 3 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows Notification area 4 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right ...

Page 80: ...ve to enter a password 6 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 7 You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press Fn F2 to disable the WLAN function ...

Page 81: ... phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enab...

Page 82: ...rea and select the Bluetooth icon 3 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices 5 Click Add a device to look for new devices ...

Page 83: ...al 83 6 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next 7 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing 8 The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting ...

Page 84: ... generation asymmetric key generation and asymmetric encryption decryption Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust security effectiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is int...

Page 85: ...t Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Advanced TPM Configuration TPM Support Enable TPM State Disabled Enables or Disables TPM support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General H...

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Page 88: ...y disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING 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 At...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...tion Set the system boot order 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disa...

Page 91: ...n Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description After the Administrator s password is set the user password can be set Password is not case sensitive The Administrator has ful...

Page 92: ...Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Selection Menu P0 Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 P1 H...

Page 93: ...System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local servi...

Page 94: ...ear warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx SLanguage en us 2 Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Er...

Page 95: ...Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air...

Page 96: ...e text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If 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 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check ...

Page 97: ...ation before recovering CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance ...

Page 98: ... Platform B53 Version T0L Build Date Apr 15 2010 New Platform Platform Unkown Version Unkown Build Date Unkown 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 1 28 1119 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2008 American ...

Page 99: ...lete the partition named RECOVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Select the language you want to recover and click Next 4 Read the ASUS ...

Page 100: ...overy DVD 1 Double click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system r...

Page 101: ...onfirm the system recovery Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC whe...

Page 102: ...S licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback 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 ...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ... 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 106: ...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 107: ... 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 108: ...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 109: ...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 and are considered relev...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ... 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 art telecom fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...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 on selected models 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 Co...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...al drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label CAUTION 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 m...

Page 117: ...sion Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 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 management feature is enabled ...

Page 118: ...A 32 Notebook PC User Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

Page 119: ...Notebook PC User Manual A 33 Spanish Swedish ...

Page 120: ...es 2 Limited use of toxic heavy metals 3 Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4 Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling 5 Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades and longer time availability of spare parts 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label ...

Page 121: ...us 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 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 our customers to be able to resp...

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Page 123: ...NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and a...

Page 124: ...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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Page 126: ...al Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address City No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C Country TAIWAN Authorized Representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY ...

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