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    Using the Notebook PC

Direct Console 2.0

The Direct Console 2.0 offers a convenient interface for users to adjust the system performance, to 

customize LED light, and to change the display information on the Direct Messenger Display. Double-

click the Direct Console 2.0 icon ( ) in the Notification area to open the main panel.

Performance

Click the gear button in the 

Performance

 area to adjust the system performance.

The Turbo extreme and Turbo mode may fail to function due to the exhaustion of 

the system resources. If so, it will automatically switch back to the Normal mode.

Summary of Contents for G50G

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E SA TA HDMI 1394 AN T E3933 June 2008 ...

Page 2: ...ted Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Powering ON the Notebook PC 28 The Power On Self Test POST 28 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 31 Special Keyboard Functions 32 Colored Hot Keys 32 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Switches and Status Indicators 34 Switc...

Page 3: ...em Connection on selected models 54 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 56 Windows Wireless Network Connection 57 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 58 Antenna Connections on selected models 59 Media Center Remote Controller on selected models 60 Direct Console 2 0 62 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup optiona...

Page 4: ... Contents ...

Page 5: ...ok PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 6: ...rmation on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for sp...

Page 7: ...ok PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on...

Page 8: ...attery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect al...

Page 9: ...r Adapter IMPORTANT When opening DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 1 2 3 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC The power switch turns ON and OFF the Note book PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control P...

Page 10: ...10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ...

Page 11: ...11 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts 3 2 4 1 8 9 10 Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC The keyboard differs for each territory ...

Page 13: ... 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 Direct Messenger Direct Console 2 0 allows user defined status indications See indicator details in section 3 2 3 4 5 7 Array Microphone on selected models The built in array microphon...

Page 14: ...s are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desk top mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation When in multimedia mode the multimedia touchpad controls common...

Page 15: ... 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 The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model The battery pack size varies depending on mo...

Page 16: ... this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 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 posi tion after inserting the battery pack 1 2 3 4 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack sec...

Page 17: ...tailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability The secondary hard disk drive is optional This hard disk drive bay may be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on your purchase ...

Page 18: ...of the Notebook PC 1 2 3 4 8 9 1 2 3 4 Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a moni tor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC IMPORTANT Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other ob jects do not block any of the air vent...

Page 19: ...ally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters E SATA HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receive...

Page 20: ...out put 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 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal...

Page 21: ... details on each model 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 selecting Eject This eject also functions as the optical drive activity indicator which shows when data is being transferred by the optic...

Page 22: ...to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digi tal phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet ca...

Page 23: ...ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Infrared Port IrDA on selected models The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared equipped devices or computers This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDAnetworking you can have wireless connection to a network an...

Page 24: ...24 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 25: ...ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 26: ...apter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may con nect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect ...

Page 27: ...eal that the battery be used in a temperature range be tween 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from ...

Page 28: ... diag nostic 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 diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the ...

Page 29: ...over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will dis charge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future The battery stops charging if the t...

Page 30: ...nd 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 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 i...

Page 31: ...t 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 compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power bu...

Page 32: ...Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretch es the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD MonitorIcons F8 TogglesbetweentheNotebookPC sLCDdisplayandan externalmonitorinthisseries NotebookPCLCD ExternalMonitor Both This functiondoesnotworkin256Colors selectHighColorinDisplayPropertySettings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting u...

Page 33: ...rious 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 You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Fn V Toggles Life Frame software application Scr Lk Num LK Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Al...

Page 34: ...ed mode is shown on the display Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again Direct Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2 0 for you to ad...

Page 35: ...or This is only applicable on models with built in Bluetooth When the built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN When the built in wire less LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are neces sary Power Indicator The power indicator lights w...

Page 36: ...s will be in the lower case form e g a b c 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 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 Status In...

Page 37: ...he notification area or from Windows Start Programs ASUS Utility ASUS Direct Console Refer to section 4 for details There are two sets of LEDs for you to create special light effects when using the Notebook PC You can use the provided Direct Console 2 0 software to customize the LEDs behavior Direct console 2 0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows Start Programs ASUS Utility AS...

Page 38: ...creases the audio volume Fn Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the audio volume Multimedia Control Keys on selected models The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application The fol lowing defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind Audio Volume Down During CD play this button has two functions Track The...

Page 39: ...RAM Connections Modem Connection on selected models Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 40: ... Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the pointer around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate pro...

Page 41: ...cking Tapping With the pointer over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping Double Clicking Double Tapping Touchpad Usage Illustrations Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it ...

Page 42: ...ase 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 Synaptics Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select t...

Page 43: ...crolling and Zooming Roll wheel up to scroll up roll wheel down to scroll down To zoom press wheel down and then roll wheel up to zoom in roll wheel down to zoom out Press any but ton to release zoom Not all applications support zooming 3 In game dpi Decrease Press button to decrease dpi of tracking sensitivity 4 Application Switch Button Press to switch between open documents Parts of the mouse s...

Page 44: ... SetPoint software that comes with the mouse 1 and its Ad vanced Game Settings feature 2 to configure up to five personalized sensitivity levels between 400dpi and 1600dpi Sensitivity levels require an ascending order 3 Refer to the software help sys tem 4 to learn how to choose sensitivity levels and to learn more about the mouse and its software Gaming Optical Mouse on selected models Cont ...

Page 45: ...ying games Default mouse button assignments A Mouse button 1 Left click B Mouse button 2 Right click C Mouse button 3 Scroll wheel and button D Mouse button 4 E Mouse button 5 F Rubber grip G DPI up H DPI down I Rubber grip J Class 1 Eye Safe laser K Profile change rest button L Ultraslick Teflon feet M Razer Synapse N 1000hz 1ms response time O 16 bit ultra wide data path ...

Page 46: ...ick the green triangles on the ADVANCED and SENSITIVITY tabs on the left and perform the advanced mouse adjustments Click APPLY and OK after the configuration Using the gaming mouse To configure the gaming mouse settings 1 Connect the gaming mouse to your Notebook PC 2 Double click the Razer icon in the Notification area and the control panel appears 3 The control panel illustrates the functions o...

Page 47: ... SETTINGS dialog box click the desired action You can load the existed configuration save the present configuration or reset to the default configuration Seeking Help For more information you can refer to Razer Help 1 Click start Programs Razer Copperhead Razer Help 2 The Razer Help screen appear as following Gaming Optical Mouse on selected models Cont ...

Page 48: ...revious PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express Card instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters ...

Page 49: ...bstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 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 r...

Page 50: ...eed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it m...

Page 51: ...ook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card Examples IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur E S ATA HD MI 139 4 AN T MS MS Pro SD MMC Memory Stick Duo Pro Duo Pro MG with MS adapa...

Page 52: ...ing of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Removing the Primary HDD Installing the Primary HDD The secondary hard disk drive is optional This ...

Page 53: ...lity and reliability The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed This is only an example 3 This is only an example 3 This is only an example Removing the Secondary HDD Installing the Secondary HDD WARNING Disco...

Page 54: ...telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residen tial buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use CAUTION For electri...

Page 55: ...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 default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable T...

Page 56: ...lient 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 built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Acce...

Page 57: ...onnected network icon 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area 6 Select the wireless network you want to con nect to 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 8 Afterconnectionhasbeenestablished Con nected will be shown 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on thetaskbarandselecteithertheWirelessLAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 1 Switch ON the Wireless funct...

Page 58: ...nnect 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 keyboard or mouse 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth...

Page 59: ...Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabinets Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC Attach...

Page 60: ...up down left right let you browse lists and menus Shortcut buttons offer one step access to Media Center experiences More Info Details button displays details about the media currently playing A V controls include channel up down volume up down and mute Starts or stops recording Executes accepts selection or zooms viewing Increases or decreases audio volume Changes channel up or down Plays pause a...

Page 61: ... for supported programs pause when playing Stops playing or recording Mutes audio volume See more options for selected item Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to MediaCenter main menu Notebook PC virtual OFF Sleep or Hibernate mode depending on settings Starts TV viewing Blue button Yellow button Green button Red button Clear keyed data Executes accepts selection View recorded television program...

Page 62: ...play information on the Direct Messenger Display Double click the Direct Console 2 0 icon in the Notification area to open the main panel Performance Click the gear button in the Performance area to adjust the system performance The Turbo extreme and Turbo mode may fail to function due to the exhaustion of the system resources If so it will automatically switch back to the Normal mode ...

Page 63: ... Mode Power Saving Mode or Fancy Mode to use the preset LED configurations Advance Click Advance and then click the gear button to do the advanced configurations There are two sets of Notebook PC LEDs in different locations Click the LED buttons on the top to set up the LED acti vated event and customize the Lighting behavior respectively ...

Page 64: ...t Console 2 0 connects to Windows Live Messenger through the Add ins function When you start Direct Console 2 0 it automatically adds into the Windows Live Messenger However the Win dows Live Messenger requires users to manually turn on the selected Add in Refer to the following steps to turn on the Direct Console 2 0 as an Add in To turn on the Direct Console 2 0 as a Windows Live Messenger Add i...

Page 65: ...65 Using the Notebook PC 4 4 Click your account name box and click Turn on Direct Console 5 You will see Direct Console under your account name box if it is properly turned on ...

Page 66: ...66 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 67: ...re System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 68: ... systems no drivers are necessary USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy 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 ...

Page 69: ...ard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub ...

Page 70: ...oth devices in Windows operating system 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar menu 3c If launched from the Control Panel click Add from this screen 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bl...

Page 71: ...t of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next 9 Click Finish when adding is complete 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here 8 Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional cont ...

Page 72: ...luded as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if ...

Page 73: ...reen select Boot Device Priority Security Setting 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password 2 Type in a password and press Enter 3 Re type the password and press Enter 4 Password is then set 1 Leave the password field blank and press Enter To clear the password 2 Password is then cleared ...

Page 74: ... to allow the User Password to have in the BIOS setup utility User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings System BIOS Settings cont ...

Page 75: ...Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP0410DTG564WP 186 3GB Non RAID Disk 1 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP1400DEG1XRGN 186 3GB Non RAID Disk Press Ctrl I or Enter to Configuration Utility 3 Set SATA Operation Mode to RAID 4 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS setup To build a RAID set 1 Restart the system and press ESC on bootup 2 Press Ctrl I to start the ...

Page 76: ... 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 reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local se...

Page 77: ...a local service center for repair 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 many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus sof...

Page 78: ...ll them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows orAFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system ...

Page 79: ...elected BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults T...

Page 80: ...cking on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted option is selected but it takes about one minute to s...

Page 81: ...ms and Solutions Cont 9 Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon s...

Page 82: ...amed RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorizedASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Ne...

Page 83: ...com kb 937251 en us for more details Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to firs...

Page 84: ...ter transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the compu...

Page 85: ...he slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate ...

Page 86: ...zardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both admin istrative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights ou...

Page 87: ...ta The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone conn...

Page 88: ...quire that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf Stat...

Page 89: ...g if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor 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 Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to b...

Page 90: ... 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 This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufactur...

Page 91: ...Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Us...

Page 92: ...ration within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in ...

Page 93: ...tments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64...

Page 94: ...red for UL1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies 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 both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible...

Page 95: ... tilbage 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 aino astaanlaitevalmistajansousittelemaantyyppiin Hävitäkäytettyparistovalmistaganohje...

Page 96: ...regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manu factured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States 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 Macro...

Page 97: ...Appendix A A 31 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 98: ...r ______________________________ Type _______________ BIOS Version _ __________________________________________Date _______________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ __________Version _ ___________ Serial Number _______________ Software _ _______________...

Page 99: ...D NOT BE CONSTRUEDASACOMMITMENT BYASUS ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITYOR LIABILITYFORANYERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2008 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 damages from ASUS ...

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