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Notebook PC User Manual

Table of Contents

About This User’s Manual ................................................................................ 6
Notes for This Manual ....................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 7
Preparing your Notebook PC ......................................................................... 9

Chapter 2:

Knowing the parts

Chapter 3:

Getting Started

Power System ....................................................................................................26

Special Keyboard Functions .........................................................................39

Colored Hot Keys ............................................................................................39
Microsoft Windows Keys ..............................................................................41
Extended Keyboard (on selected models) ............................................41
Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) ...................................42
Multimedia Shortcut Keys ...........................................................................43

Switches and Status Indicators ...................................................................44

Switches .............................................................................................................44
Status Indicators .............................................................................................45

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Summary of Contents for E5462

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual April 2010 E5462 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...sing Battery Power 28 Battery Care 29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power On Self Test POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Colored Hot Keys 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 41 Extended Keyboard on selected models 41 Multimedia Control Keys on selected mo...

Page 3: ...ireless Connection on selected models 71 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software A 3 System BIOS Settings A 4 Common Problems and Solutions A 7 RecoveringYour Notebook PC A 13 Using Recovery Partition A 13 Using Recovery DVD on selected models A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information A 16 Internal Modem Compliancy A 18 Declarations and Safety Statements A 22 ...

Page 4: ...ies 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 Union Eco label A 34 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A 35 Takeback Services A 35 Copyright Information A 37 Limitation of Liability A 38 ...

Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 6: ...ents 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 guide allowing you...

Page 7: ...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 objects on top a...

Page 8: ...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 that your power adap...

Page 9: ...ser Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 3 1 2 3 110V 220V Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 10: ...anel 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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Page 12: ...elete Insert Break 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Tab caps lock OFF ON 5 7 8 9 6 2 1 4 3 10 11 12 13 1 2 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use Camera Cover Switch 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 Downloaded from ...

Page 13: ...al liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel Audio Speaker System The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled Express Gate...

Page 14: ...h 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 The keyboard differs for each territory 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 the ...

Page 15: ...n operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS SOFAS OR BEDS 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 The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model The battery pack size varies depending on model Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 16: ...d by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack Hard Disk Drive Compartment The...

Page 17: ...the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including 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 Maintenance Compartment This compartment i...

Page 18: ...ne or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 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 se...

Page 19: ...ze transferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening 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 select Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the elect...

Page 20: ...ompressed 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 Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to acco...

Page 21: ... 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 3 0 on selected models 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 a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0...

Page 22: ... away from your body Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an 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...

Page 23: ... be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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Page 25: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 26: ...ferent 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 Notebook PC that includ...

Page 27: ...nd 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 KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOU...

Page 28: ...sed 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 Notebook PC does not ...

Page 29: ...y 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 than the o...

Page 30: ...ented 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 Notebook PC s hard...

Page 31: ...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 Start You can ...

Page 32: ...ides 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 Suspend to RAM STR...

Page 33: ...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 turned ON The batte...

Page 34: ...des 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 To restart th...

Page 35: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 36: ...pear 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 Setup ACPI power manag...

Page 37: ...xcept Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink 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 saves more power compare...

Page 38: ... 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 limit Downloaded from...

Page 39: ...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 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 str...

Page 40: ...ases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Fn C Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the onscreen display OSD Fn V Toggles Life Frame software application...

Page 41: ...ght mouse button on a Windows object Microsoft Windows Keys Fn Enter extended keyboard Toggles Windows Calculator application 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...

Page 42: ...n 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 to the nex...

Page 43: ... Decrease volume Increase volume Play Pause when playing Multimedia Shortcut Keys There are four multimedia shortcut keys on the top of the keyboard The following defines the meaning of each shortcut key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 44: ...ings 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 automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep o...

Page 45: ...alized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Power Indicator The indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON GPU Indicator on selected models The indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON The Notebook PC automatically switches graphics processing unit GPU to accommodate changes in graphics performance and pow...

Page 46: ...Orange ON Battery power is between 11 and 94 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 with or without AC power Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Bluetooth Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT and built ...

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Page 48: ...ebook 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 49: ...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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 50: ...icking 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 Mo...

Page 51: ...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 windows move the p...

Page 52: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 53: ...autions 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 external USB mouse is a...

Page 54: ...54 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 55: ...s not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately...

Page 56: ...e 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 57: ...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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 58: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 59: ...D and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always wat...

Page 60: ...ing Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for 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 ...

Page 61: ...Notebook PC User Manual 61 Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 Installing the hard disk drives 2 1 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 62: ...IOS 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 connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before install...

Page 63: ...k 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 enabled The software de...

Page 64: ...ch 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 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 H...

Page 65: ...02 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 communication the optional b...

Page 66: ... 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 Desktop PC PDA Notebook ...

Page 67: ... services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC Attach an NTSC to PAL adapter if necessary IMPORTANT The Notebook PC must be used indoors when using the antenna IMPORTANT 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 S...

Page 68: ...C using the cable adapter The digital TV antenna can only receive digital TV signals broadcasted in selected regions Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 69: ...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 corner to refresh a...

Page 70: ...ord 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 71: ... 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 enabled wireless keyboa...

Page 72: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 73: ...uetooth 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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Page 76: ...ccept 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 Attaching an externa...

Page 77: ... 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 included as part of the ...

Page 78: ...m 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 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Disabled PXE ROM Disabled Boot Option P...

Page 79: ...lect Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2009 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 passwo...

Page 80: ...hange Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2009 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 HL DT ST BDDVDRW CT1...

Page 81: ...nnot 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 service center and ask ...

Page 82: ... 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 Error I cannot power...

Page 83: ...hether 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 vent 2 If you have...

Page 84: ...r 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 your system for vir...

Page 85: ...ring 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 86: ...ild Date Mar 11 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 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot...

Page 87: ... 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 Preload Wizard mes...

Page 88: ...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 recovery on your Not...

Page 89: ...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 when performing syste...

Page 90: ...ny 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 movie content may ...

Page 91: ...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 China Downloaded...

Page 92: ...ion 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 terminal equipment excl...

Page 93: ...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 eligible as well as...

Page 94: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Ma...

Page 95: ...r_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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 96: ...tee 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 the equipment and...

Page 97: ...or 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 relevant and sufficient...

Page 98: ...osure 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 interference and This devic...

Page 99: ...erty 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 outdoors is 10mW Depar...

Page 100: ...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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 101: ...tric 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 series parallel or bo...

Page 102: ...regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http green 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 Cable installation sh...

Page 103: ...en 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 ohjeiden mukaisesti F...

Page 104: ...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 manufactured from A...

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Page 108: ...xic 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 website at http europa...

Page 109: ...pliance 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 responsibly recycle ou...

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Page 111: ... 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 are used only for id...

Page 112: ...f 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 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS A...

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