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Notebook PC E-Manual

Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and

upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.

Tips and FAQs

This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,

and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing

common issues with your Notebook PC.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your

Notebook PC.

Summary of Contents for E12126

Page 1: ...E Manual E12126 First Edition November 2016 ...

Page 2: ...ND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2016 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover ...

Page 3: ... 12 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View 14 Bottom 17 Right Side 20 Left Side 22 Front Side 24 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Setting up your Fingerprint account 38 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys 39 Windows 10 keys 40 Using the opti...

Page 4: ...n Center 56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi Fi 59 Bluetooth 60 Airplane mode 61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST The Power On Self Test POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS 68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings 69 Recovering your system 76 Perfo...

Page 5: ...view 109 Network Compatibility Declaration 109 Non Voice Equipment 109 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 111 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 112 CE Mark Warning 113 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 113 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exposition aux ondes radio 114 Caution 115 Avertissement 115 Wireless Operation Channel for Different D...

Page 6: ...tebook PC with built in Modem 122 ENERGY STAR complied product 124 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 124 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 125 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 125 Regional notice for California 125 Regional notice for Singapore 125 Regional notice for India 125 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity 126 ...

Page 7: ...tup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 10 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC ...

Page 8: ...of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC ...

Page 9: ...an help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC s data and components Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Icons The icons below indicat...

Page 10: ...om heat exposure Do not use damaged power cords accessories and other peripherals with your Notebook PC While powered on ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces You can send your Notebook PC through x ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts but do not expo...

Page 11: ...s of warm water Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your Notebook PC t...

Page 12: ...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic 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 ...

Page 13: ...Notebook PC E Manual 13 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 14: ...4 Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model ...

Page 15: ...iles on your Notebook PC Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down Keyboard The keyboard pro...

Page 16: ... functions of a regular mouse NOTE For more details refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual Fingerprint sensor This built in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it as biometric authentication for logging on to your Notebook PC s system NOTE For more details refer to the Setting up your Fingerprint account section in this manual ...

Page 17: ... bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled ...

Page 18: ... battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in place once it is inserted into the battery slot IMPORTANT This lock should be held in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery...

Page 19: ...eakers The built in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC Audio features of this Notebook PC are software controlled Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for the removable NVMe SSD M 2 2280 slot and RAM Random Access Memory modules NOTE For more details refer to the Chapter 5 Upgrading your Notebook PC section in this manual ...

Page 20: ...DDs speakers cameras and printers Headphone Headset jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your headset NOTE This port does not support three conductor 3 5 mm microphones Optical drive on selected models Your Notebook PC s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs ...

Page 21: ... the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work NOTE For more details refer to the Using the optical drive section in this manual Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products ...

Page 22: ... Notebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display ...

Page 23: ...ector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content playback LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 Universal Serial Bus 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 ...

Page 24: ...ators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode Two color battery charge indicator The two color LED provides a visual indication of the battery s charge status Refer to the following table for details ...

Page 25: ...s than 10 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when t...

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Page 28: ...ct the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input port Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on models and your region IMPORTANT Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 42A 65W Rating output voltage 19V ...

Page 29: ...power supply unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket WARNING Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC s battery Only ASUS authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device for non removable battery only The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for your personal safety Risk of e...

Page 30: ...30 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 31: ...31 Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap 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 32: ...res Tap Double tap Tap an app to select it Double tap an app to launch it Drag and drop Double tap an item then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad To drop the item to its new location lift your finger from the touchpad ...

Page 33: ...n app to launch it Click this button to open the right click menu NOTE The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad Two finger gestures Tap Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right click function ...

Page 34: ...oom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad Two finger scroll up down Two finger scroll left right Slide two fingers to scroll up or down Slide two fingers to scroll left or right ...

Page 35: ...Select an item then press and hold the left button Using your other finger slide on the touchpad to drag the item lift your finger off the button to drop the item Three finger gestures Tap Tap three fingers on the touchpad to invoke Cortana ...

Page 36: ...Swipe left Swipe right If you opened multiple apps swipe three fingers left or right to switch between these apps Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up to see an overview of all the apps currently opened Swipe down to show the desktop ...

Page 37: ...inger gestures Tap Tap four fingers on the touchpad to invoke Action Center Customizing your touchpad 1 Launch All settings from the Action Center 2 Select Devices then select Mouse touchpad 3 Adjust the settings to your preference ...

Page 38: ...se the other sign in options You must set up a PIN before you can enroll in Windows Hello 4 Click Tap Get started in the prompt screen and enter your PIN for verification 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Fingerprint account NOTE Press and lift the same finger repeatedly making small adjustments to the position of your finger each time until the scan is complete 6 Click Tap Add ano...

Page 39: ... keyboard Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC ...

Page 40: ...s on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below Launches the Start menu Displays the drop down menu Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting On selected models ...

Page 41: ...n may vary depending on your Notebook PC model The actual appearance of the Notebook PC optical drive may also vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC is on press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray ...

Page 42: ...l not to touch the optical drive lens Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up then gently place it inside the hub 4 Push down the disc s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub ...

Page 43: ...the manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work To manually eject the optical drive tray insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work ...

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Page 46: ...rom the setup screen pick your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Select I accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items Windows 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on du...

Page 47: ...or Windows apps Adjust Notebook PC settings Get help with the Windows operating system Turn off your Notebook PC Log off from Windows or switch to a different user account Change account settings lock or sign out from your account Launch the Start menu Shut down restart or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch All apps LaunchTaskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch an app from the Start scree...

Page 48: ...g programs from the Start menu One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Notebook PC Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs Press to launch it NOTE Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical ...

Page 49: ...l 49 Windows apps These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and displayed in tiled format for easy access NOTE Some Windows apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched ...

Page 50: ...ove resize unpin or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu using the following steps Launching Windows apps from the Start menu Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Moving apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then drag and drop the app to a new location ...

Page 51: ...k Unpin from Start Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Unpin from Start Resizing apps Position your mouse pointer over the app and right click it then click Resize and select an app tile size Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Resize and select an app tile size ...

Page 52: ... Start menu and right click it then click Pin to Start From All apps press on the app that you want to add to the Start menu then select Pin to Start Pinning apps to the taskbar Position your mouse pointer over the app and right click it then click Pin to taskbar Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Pin to taskbar ...

Page 53: ...ckly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view feature you can also use task view to switch between desktops Launching task view Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 54: ...Notebook PC E Manual Snap feature The Snap feature displays apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Snap hotspots You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place ...

Page 55: ...your app and drop the app to the edge of the screen to snap 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press and hold the key then use the arrow keys to snap the app 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app ...

Page 56: ... notifications from apps and presents a single place where you can interact with them It also has a really useful Quick Actions section at the bottom Launching Action Center Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 57: ...llowing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 10 Launches Start menu Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows ...

Page 58: ...unches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings ...

Page 59: ... Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi Fi connection of your Notebook PC Connecting Wi Fi Connect your Notebook PC to a Wi Fi network by using the following steps 1 Select the icon from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to enable Wi Fi 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections 4 Select Connect to start the network connection NOTE You may be prompted to enter a ...

Page 60: ...ice NOTE For some Bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth enabled devices IMPORTANT Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices Yo...

Page 61: ...1 Launch Action Center from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to disable Airplane mode Press Turning Airplane mode on 1 Launch Action Center from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to enable Airplane mode Press NOTE Contact your airline provider to learn about related in flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in flight ...

Page 62: ... refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 1 Launch Settings 2 Select Network Internet 3 Select Ethernet Network and Sharing Center 4 Select your LAN then select Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Versio...

Page 63: ... 12 Select on the taskbar then select the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet Configuring a static IP network connection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Select Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provide...

Page 64: ...es Launch the Start menu then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the log in screen select Shut down Press to launch Shut down Windows Select Shut down from the drop down list then select OK If your Notebook PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC turns off ...

Page 65: ...ep mode Launch the Start menu then select Sleep to put your Notebook PC to sleep From the log in screen select Sleep Press to launch Shut Down Windows Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK NOTE You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once ...

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Page 68: ...OS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system compon...

Page 69: ...provides you an overview of the basic system information To access the Advanced Mode for the advanced BIOS settings select Advanced Mode F7 or press Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST Launch the Start menu and choose Settings Update security Recovery then select Restart now under Advanced startup When you enter the Advanced startup screen select Troubleshoot Advanced options UEFI Firm...

Page 70: ...Boot This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 2 Press and select a device as the Boot Option 1 ...

Page 71: ...also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC s hard disk drive input output I O interface and USB interface NOTE If you install a User Password you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system If you install an Administrator Password you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS ...

Page 72: ...then press 3 Re type to confirm the password then select OK To clear the password 1 On the Security screen select Administrator Password or User Password 2 Type in the current password then press 3 Leave other fields blank then select OK to continue 4 Select OK to clear the old password NOTE A keyboard is required to type in the password ...

Page 73: ...Notebook PC E Manual 73 Save Exit To keep your configuration settings select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS ...

Page 74: ...e latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website 2 Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive 3 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC 4 Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings 5 From the BIOS menu select Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility then press ...

Page 75: ...te your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update 7 After the BIOS update process select Save Exit Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings ...

Page 76: ...user names and passwords to avoid data loss Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system Windows 10 allows you to do any of the following recovery options Keep my files This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files photos music videos documents Using this option you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings ...

Page 77: ...uch as Using a USB drive network connection or Windows recovery DVD to startup your Notebook PC Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options System Restore System Image Recovery Startup Repair Command Prompt UEFI Firmware Settings and Startup Settings Performing a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery options...

Page 78: ...78 Notebook PC E Manual 2 Under the Update and security option select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform ...

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Page 80: ...80 Notebook PC E Manual Removing the compartment cover A Remove the screws from the Notebook PC s compartment cover B Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 81: ...Notebook PC E Manual 81 To reattach the compartment cover A Align and reattach the cover of the compartment B Secure the cover using the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 82: ...wer supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover IMPORTANT Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC Purchase RAM modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and RAM module may vary per model but the RAM mo...

Page 83: ...e compartment cover NOTE For more details refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual B Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot C Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place 30 angle notches ...

Page 84: ...ility WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and HDD may vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional supervision Yo...

Page 85: ... manual battery lock to the unlocked position C Move and hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position D Pull out the battery pack from the battery slot then release your hold on the spring battery lock WARNING Turn off your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector before removing the battery pack ...

Page 86: ...86 Notebook PC E Manual E Remove the screws securing the cover ...

Page 87: ...Notebook PC E Manual 87 F Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard G Remove the cover completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 88: ...88 Notebook PC E Manual H Remove the screws securing the HDD caddy to the Notebook PC I Remove the HDD caddy ...

Page 89: ...Notebook PC E Manual 89 J Place the new HDD in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the HDD port Push the HDD until it connects with the HDD caddy HDD caddy ...

Page 90: ...90 Notebook PC E Manual K Secure the HDD with the bundled screws HDD caddy ...

Page 91: ... Replace the HDD caddy back in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC s HDD port Push the HDD caddy until it connects with the Notebook PC M Secure the HDD caddy with the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 92: ...92 Notebook PC E Manual N Connect the speaker cable to the motherboard O Align and reattach the cover of the compartment ...

Page 93: ...Notebook PC E Manual 93 P Secure the cover using the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 94: ...ign and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot S Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the battery pack T Reattach the compartment cover NOTE For more details refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual ...

Page 95: ...nected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and M 2 card may vary per model but the module installation remains the same It is recommended that you install the M 2 card under professional supervision You may also visit an aut...

Page 96: ...emove the compartment cover NOTE For more details refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual B Align and insert the M 2 card into its card module slot C Secure the M 2 card in place using the bundled screw ...

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Page 98: ...rain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures If you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a long period of time at least a month we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable Disconnect all ext...

Page 99: ... your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel 3 How can I maximize my Notebook PC s battery life You can try doing any of the following suggestions Use the ...

Page 100: ...ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why is my touchpad not working Press to enable your touchpad 6 When I play audio and video files why can t I hear any sound from my Notebook PC s audio speakers You can try doing any of the following suggestions Press to turn up the speaker volume Check if your speakers were set to mute Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it 7 ...

Page 101: ...tally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard You can also disable your touchpad by pressing 9 Instead of showing letters pressing the U I and O keys on my keyboard displays numbers How can I change this Press the key or on selected models on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters ...

Page 102: ...for assistance 2 What should I do when my screen displays this message Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart You can try doing any of the following suggestions Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive then restart If the problem still exists your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem Cont...

Page 103: ...restart your system If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode You need to press the power button to resume your last working state Your system might have completely used up its battery power Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button ...

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Page 106: ...evant 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 movie content may be released for multiple reg...

Page 107: ...d 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 6...

Page 108: ...l Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval doe...

Page 109: ...etworks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is depe...

Page 110: ... 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 111: ...d including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 112: ... the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz fr...

Page 113: ...ce To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B CE Mark Warning This device...

Page 114: ...tion est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d interférence et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence c est à dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite cet appareil est desti...

Page 115: ...aux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées notamment i les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150 5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux ii le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisan...

Page 116: ...outdoor 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 p...

Page 117: ...et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône 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 ...

Page 118: ...ote 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 serie...

Page 119: ...tion Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Mac...

Page 120: ...e 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 ohjei...

Page 121: ...ions 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 mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein ...

Page 122: ...122 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

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Page 124: ...agement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program NOTE Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux based operating systems Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our pr...

Page 125: ... 822 8837 toll free for assistance Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America Regional notice for California WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards Complies with IMDA Standards DB103778 Regi...

Page 126: ...liance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support This device may be operated in the countries listed below AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT IS LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR ...

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