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Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual April 2012 E7176 ...

Page 2: ... 26 Chapter 3 Getting Started Power System 28 Using AC Power 28 Using Battery Power 30 Battery Care 31 Powering ON the Notebook PC 32 The Power On Self Test POST 32 Checking Battery Power 34 Charging the Battery Pack 35 Power Options 36 Power Management Modes 38 Sleep and Hibernate 38 Thermal Power Control 40 Special Keyboard Functions 41 Hot Keys 41 Microsoft Windows Keys 43 Multimedia Control Ke...

Page 3: ...eless Connection 67 Instant On 70 USB Charger 70 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 10 RecoveringYour Notebook PC A 16 Using Recovery Partition A 16 Using Recovery DVD on your external DVD ROM A 17 Internal Modem Compliancy A 19 Declarations and Safety Statements A 23 Federal Communic...

Page 4: ...Notices A 29 REACH A 29 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 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 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services A 35 Copyright Information A 36 Limitation of Liability A 37 Service and Support A 37 ...

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

Page 6: ...otebook 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: ...uring 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 ...

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: ...y 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 95A 75W 4 74A 90W Rating output voltage 19Vdc Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not...

Page 10: ...dual 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 diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands 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...

Page 11: ...A B Installing the Battery Pack A Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert the battery pack B Insert the battery pack at an angle as shown and press until it clicks into place C The spring lock will automatically snap into place Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack ...

Page 12: ...ay panel with your thumb B Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle A B C Connecting the AC power adapter A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC converter B Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 110V 240V C Plug the DC power connector into your Notebook PC ...

Page 13: ...Notebook PC User Manual 13 Turning the power on Press the power button ...

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC User Manual ...

Page 15: ...2 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts ...

Page 16: ...16 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory 1 2 3 6 4 5 3 ...

Page 17: ...hich provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop 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 Status Indicators Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Power Switc...

Page 18: ...rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation 5 ...

Page 19: ...Notebook 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 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 20: ... 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 a single unit Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the ...

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

Page 22: ...in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to ru...

Page 23: ... Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your b...

Page 24: ...SB Port 3 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or h...

Page 25: ...ot block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Flash Memory Slot Normally an external 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 built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards ...

Page 26: ... PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit 1 1 Front Side Status Indicators Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 1 1 ...

Page 27: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 28: ...e that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters...

Page 29: ...r battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWA...

Page 30: ...ng 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 have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Never attempt to remove ...

Page 31: ... pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number of times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the...

Page 32: ...oot from your available drives The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a ...

Page 33: ...cks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program click Windows select Computer right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now click S...

Page 34: ...rged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon Left click the battery icon Susp...

Page 35: ...s to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turn...

Page 36: ...ibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart ...

Page 37: ... operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 38: ... half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Set...

Page 39: ... any keyboard key except 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...

Page 40: ... known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper lim...

Page 41: ...luetooth 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 stretches the screen area to fill...

Page 42: ... device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled Crossed Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Wind...

Page 43: ...ally switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer activates the pro...

Page 44: ... the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or simil...

Page 45: ...Use the Fn key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions Some control key functions may defer depending on the 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 p...

Page 46: ...ch and Status Indicators Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options ...

Page 47: ...lows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized 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 Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input ...

Page 48: ...nge ON Battery power is less than 95 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 without AC power Off Battery power is between 10 and 100 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 mod...

Page 49: ...4 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 50: ...mage the touchpad s surface Touchpad The touchpad is an interactive device that interprets the gestures and position of your fingers to simulate the functions of a regular mouse It is also an alternative to mouse to position cursor onscreen The following illustration shows the features of the touchpad Left click button area inside the dotted line Right click button area outside the dotted line ...

Page 51: ...ointer so you can select and click items rotate and zoom images scroll lists as well as swipe and switch between windows Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slidehorizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 52: ... Dragging and dropping Doing the drag and drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into a new location Click once to select an item then double click to open Click once to select an item and view its menu options Left click Right click Drag Select an item by tapping twice then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad Release your finger from the touchpad to dr...

Page 53: ...fingers on the touchpad you can scroll through lists vertically and horizontally To enable continuous scrolling hold your fingers on the edge of the touchpad when moving from up to down or left to right and vice versa The mouse pointer changes to a double headed arrow pointer when continuous scrolling is activated Zooming Using two fingers on the touchpad you can enlarge or reduce the view size of...

Page 54: ...can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Three finger swiping Using three fingers on the touchpad you can swi...

Page 55: ...ing the touchpad automatically You can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached To disable the touchpad 4 Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit 1 Go to Control Panel Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse 2 Select the ELAN tab ...

Page 56: ... utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card 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 Never remove card...

Page 57: ...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 Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external ...

Page 58: ...58 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drives The hard disk drive of your Notebook PC may be secured by three or four screws depending on your model A B B A ...

Page 59: ...Notebook PC User Manual 59 Installing the hard disk drives The hard disk drive of your Notebook PC may be secured by three or four screws depending on your model A B B A ...

Page 60: ...y 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 installing or removing a memory Installing a Memory ...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...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 LAN...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...ending 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 enabled wirele...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...al 69 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 70: ...running on battery power You can also use this to allow you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode To use the settings 1 Right click ontheUSBCharger icon on the desktop tray then click Settings Instant On Instant On is a default enabled feature in your ASUS Notebook PC that allows you to put your ASUS Notebook PC on Deep S3 status Deep S3 is a technology th...

Page 71: ...k charge when the system is running and Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep hibernate shutdown mode You can deselect any of these two options if necessary 4 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices 5 Click OK to save the settings made Otherwise click Cancel ...

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Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...he order of the legacy devices in this group 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Sets the system boot order Boot Option 1 The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by models and t...

Page 77: ...tility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set this only access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Sta...

Page 78: ...strator privilege Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Security I O Interface Security LAN Network Interface UnLock Wireless Network Interface UnLock HD AUDIO Interface UnLock USB Interface Security If Locked LA...

Page 79: ... you set USB Interface to Lock External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Security USB Interface Security USB Interface UnLock External Ports UnL...

Page 80: ...assword Status NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I O Interface Security Set Administrator Password The password length must be in the following range Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 To set the HDD password 1 On the Security screen click Set Master Password type in a password and press Enter 2 Re type to confirm the password and press Enter 3 Click Set User Password and repeat ...

Page 81: ...tup Utility Copyright C 2009 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager PO Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 S...

Page 82: ... recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reins...

Page 83: ...battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC Diagnostics 1 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 2 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A 3 Able to load the OS Y B N A 4 Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C 5 Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A 6 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 7 N A 7 Able to load the OS Y D N A Symptom Solutions A Problem might be ...

Page 84: ...e 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 many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition ...

Page 85: ... 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 viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website Ensure your Notebook PC ...

Page 86: ...n 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 87: ...download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive 2 Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC 3 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility Follow the instructions shown 4 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating flashing the BIOS ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility Switch Ch...

Page 88: ...elete the partition without a Volume Label on Disk_0 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 then click Next 4 Read the ASUS ...

Page 89: ...y DVD Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions C 40 and D 60 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Contents after recovery may vary by region or country The standard storage capacity of an SSD is 1GB 10...

Page 90: ... 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 system recovery Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for...

Page 91: ...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 92: ... 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 93: ...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 94: ... 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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...ône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...ction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cabl...

Page 102: ...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...

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Page 106: ...e European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power manageme...

Page 107: ... com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...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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