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Notebook PC User Manual

  Hard Disk Drive Compartment

 

The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an 
authorized service center or retailer for information on hard 
disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase 
hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook 
PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

  Shutdown Button (Emergency; on selected models) 

 

In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF 
or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a 
straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC.

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All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side, 
but the function is only available on selected models.

Summary of Contents for G73JH-X3

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual July 2010 E5812 ...

Page 2: ...on selected models 22 Declarations and Safety Statements 24 Federal Communications Commission Statement 24 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 25 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 25 CE Marking 26 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 26 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 27 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 27 Power Safety Requirement 28...

Page 3: ... a gas leak DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or dr...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...osed position to protect the keyboard and display panel CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack a...

Page 6: ... CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or di...

Page 7: ...Notebook PC User Manual Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 3 2 1 HDMI 1 2 3 110V 220V ...

Page 8: ...lift up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning on the Power 1 Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness ...

Page 9: ...Notebook PC User Manual A Using the Touchpad Left button Right button B Left button Right button C D ...

Page 10: ... item B Use the left and right buttons like a standard mouse C Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll up or down a window Slide your finger left or right on the bottom side to scroll left or right a window D Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents ...

Page 11: ...many flash memory cards 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 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some periphe...

Page 12: ...thout restarting the computer HDMI HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transm...

Page 13: ...s 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 body 6 ...

Page 14: ...rs connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with differ...

Page 15: ...in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone 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 Headpho...

Page 16: ... this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to 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 detec...

Page 17: ...The bottom of the 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 ...

Page 18: ...k 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 Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To re...

Page 19: ...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 This Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots for your future upgrade Refer to the following memory population table for a correct memory installation sequen...

Page 20: ...rd disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Shutdown Button Emergency on selected models In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC 6 7 All models have a shutdown button opening at the bottom side but the function is o...

Page 21: ...ete the partition named RECOVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Select the language you want to recover and click Next 4 Read the ASUS P...

Page 22: ...very DVD 1 Double click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system re...

Page 23: ...nfirm the system recovery Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebbook PC whe...

Page 24: ...here 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 25: ...imits 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 releva...

Page 26: ...h 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 interfere...

Page 27: ...se 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 outd...

Page 28: ...thin France Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to H05VV F 3G 0 75mm2 or H05VV F 2G 0 75mm2 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authori...

Page 29: ...mote 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 seri...

Page 30: ...ge 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 ohje...

Page 31: ...2008 05 EN 300 440 2 V1 2 1 2008 03 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 2007 05 EN 301 893 V1 4 1 2005 03 EN 50360 2001 EN 50371 2002 EN 62311 2008 EN 50385 2002 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 4 V1 3 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 04 EN 301 489 24 V1 4 1 2007 09 EN...

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