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Notebook PC E-Manual

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Chapter 5: 

Power-on Self-test (POST)

Summary of Contents for G750JH

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual ...

Page 2: ... BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2013 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 ...

Page 3: ...Side 20 Left Side 22 Rear View 24 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack on selected models 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One finger gestures 30 Two finger gestures 32 Three finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for A...

Page 4: ...ing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar 48 Snap feature 50 Other keyboard shortcuts 52 Connecting to wireless networks 54 Wi Fi 54 Bluetooth 56 Airplane mode 58 Connecting to wired networks 59 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 Lif...

Page 5: ...Appendices DVD ROM Drive Information on selected models 102 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 105 Overview 105 Network Compatibility Declaration 105 Network Compatibility Declaration 106 Non Voice Equipment 106 Federal Communications Commission Statement 108 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 110 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive ...

Page 6: ...atteries 116 Optical Drive Safety Information 118 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 118 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 119 ENERGY STAR complied product 120 European Union Eco label 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Coating Notice 121 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 122 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 122 Regional notice for Singapore 122 ...

Page 7: ...ts of your Notebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Chapter 6 Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through...

Page 8: ...n help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC s data and components Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an ite...

Page 9: ... of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating Do not use damaged power cords accessories and other peripherals with your Notebook PC While powered on ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation You can send your Notebook PC through x ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts but do not expos...

Page 10: ...ields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack if applicable before cleaning your Notebook PC Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water Re...

Page 11: ...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Do not throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ...

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

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

Page 15: ...hotos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC NOTE The display resolution may vary depending on Notebook PC model Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive press and hold t...

Page 16: ...quick access to Windows and controls other multimedia functions NOTE The keyboard layout differs by model or territory Some selected models come with a backlit keyboard Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of multi gestures to navigate onscreen providing an intuitive user experience It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current...

Page 17: ... is less than 95 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC ...

Page 18: ... bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled ...

Page 19: ...ir vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC WARNING Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Random access memory module RAM compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC Hard disk drive compartments These compartments ...

Page 20: ...th USB Charger This USB 3 0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger feature USB Charger allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode on selected models USB 3 0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Mini DisplayPort Thunderb...

Page 21: ...you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA compatible device such as monitors or projectors Power DC input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT...

Page 22: ...patible to USB 2 0 Optical drive Your Notebook PC s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs Optical drive indicator This indicator lights up when the optical drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is powered on This indicator also lights up when the optical drive is currently reading data from or writing data to a...

Page 23: ...ic eject button does not work WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work NOTE For more details refer to the Using the optical drive section in this manual Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader slot that supports MMC and SD card formats ...

Page 24: ... Rear View Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from your Notebook PC IMPORTANT Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents to prevent overheating ...

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Page 26: ...arted Install the battery pack on selected models IMPORTANT If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures for installation Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot ...

Page 27: ...is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time Locate the input output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input output rating information on your power adapter When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50...

Page 28: ...28 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 29: ...ter then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Gestures for the touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touchpad Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 30: ...ation to launch it Left click Right click In the Start screen click on an app to launch it In Desktop mode double click an application to launch it In the Start screen click on an app to select it and launch the settings bar You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar In Desktop mode use this button to open the right click menu ...

Page 31: ...tem to its new location lift your finger from the touchpad Top edge swipe In the Start screen swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar In a running app swipe from the top edge to view its menu Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle your running apps Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 32: ...wo fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still Two finger scroll up down Two finger scroll left right Slide two fingers to scroll up or down Slide two fingers to scroll left or right Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad ...

Page 33: ...an item then press and hold the left button Using your other finger slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode ...

Page 34: ...led the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC Enables o...

Page 35: ... Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes Gamma Correction Vivid Mode Theater Mode Soft Mode My Profile and Normal Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Press this key to go back to the Start screen If you are already in the Start screen press this key to go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click fu...

Page 36: ...he arrow keys on your Notebook PC illustrated as below Stop Play or pause Skip to previous track or rewind Skip to next track or fast forward Numeric keypad A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models You can use this keypad for numeric input or as pointer direction keys To use the numeric keypad as pointer direction keys press To use the numeric keypad for numeric input only pres...

Page 37: ...reful not to touch the optical drive lens Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray Using the optical drive 3 Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up then gently place it inside the hub 4 Push down the disc s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub NOTE The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC...

Page 38: ...anual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work To manually eject the optical drive tray insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work ...

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Page 40: ...ge to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Keep your PC secure Personalize Wireless Settings Sign in to your PC 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities Windows ...

Page 41: ...can use while working on your Notebook PC Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place User account Zoom in out button Windows apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access NOTE Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before the...

Page 42: ...l Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ...

Page 43: ...You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app s thumbnail to go back to that app top side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or w...

Page 44: ...then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Resizing apps Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Moving apps Customizing apps You can move resize or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps To unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activa...

Page 45: ...Closing apps 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press ...

Page 46: ...creen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press ...

Page 47: ...re apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad 1 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen 2 Right click on the app to activate its settings 3 Tap on the icon ...

Page 48: ...ide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Launching the charms bar NOTE When called out the charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to launch the charms bar Charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press ...

Page 49: ... or email Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Inside the Charms bar ...

Page 50: ...ution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Using Snap Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap Snap bar 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen 3 Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel 4 Launch another app ...

Page 51: ...Notebook PC E Manual 51 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press ...

Page 52: ...unch applications and navigate Windows 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window ...

Page 53: ...pps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function ...

Page 54: ...tebook PC s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT The Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi Fi connection of your Notebook PC Enabling Wi Fi Activate Wi Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 55: ...to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless enabled systems tap Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Tap No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function ...

Page 56: ...de is turned off before enabling Bluetooth on your Notebook PC Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data transfers To do this use your touchpad as follows 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap then tap Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap Add a Device to search for Bluetooth enabled devices ...

Page 57: ... the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same tap Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device NOTE For some bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC ...

Page 58: ... tap 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on Press Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in flight Turning Airplane mode on NOTE Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in flight ...

Page 59: ...nternet connection To configure your settings refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions 1 Launch Desktop 2 From the Windows taskbar right click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window tap Change ...

Page 60: ...0 Notebook PC E Manual 5 Tap Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then tap Properties NOTE Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection 6 Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK ...

Page 61: ...Notebook PC E Manual 61 7 Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next ...

Page 62: ...rd and Connection name then tap Connect 11 Tap Close to finish the configuration 12 Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet 9 Tap Broadband PPPoE ...

Page 63: ... to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Tap Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK ...

Page 64: ...n press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Shut Down from the drop down list then select OK If your Notebook PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC turns off Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode press the power button once You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode To...

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Page 66: ...hotos record videos record audio files use your webcam as a security monitoring device and play games using this app To launch LifeFrame Featured ASUS Apps Thearchivetoolbardisplays a function s saved files in thumbnail view Webcam settings Zoom in out Capture button Action button Modes Face tracking button Press ...

Page 67: ... this function to take videos through your webcam Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC Game This function lets you play games using the webcam ...

Page 68: ...elect from these power saving modes Use these options to customize your power saving mode Allows you to hide the desktop icons onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC s battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only Performance mode Use this mode when doing high performance activities like ...

Page 69: ...ger is available in your USB 3 0 charge port with the icon WARNING If your connected device overheats remove it immediately Using the USB Charger Settings The USB Charger Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode 1 Right click on the USB Charger icon on...

Page 70: ...ick charge when the system is in sleep hibernate shutdown mode NOTE On some models the USB Charger automatically selects both options You can deselect 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 Tap OK to save the settings made Otherwise tap Cancel ...

Page 71: ...l configuration and operating conditions Performance mode This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty 30 days or more When enabled the Notebook PC returns to...

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Page 74: ... The Basic Input and Output System BIOS stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system...

Page 75: ...Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Boot Option 2 P1 Hitachi HTS547 Boot Option 3 Atheros Boot Agent CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1231 Copyright...

Page 76: ...Agent CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1231 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Sets the system boot order Boot Opti...

Page 77: ...Administrator rights Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I O Interface Security Secure Boot Control Enabled Set Administrator Password The password length must be in the following range Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with charact...

Page 78: ... SATA 2nd HDD Interface UnLock SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1231 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc To clear th...

Page 79: ...ll USB devices will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit To lock the USB interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security USB Interface Security 2 Select an interface that you would like to lock then se...

Page 80: ...m Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1231 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setu...

Page 81: ...it Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1 Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the changes To update the BIOS 1 Verify the Notebook PC s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website 2 Save a copy of th...

Page 82: ...American Megatrends Inc Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Power Off Energy Saving Enabled ASUS USB Charger in battery mode Disabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Intel AES NI Enabled CPU C states Disabled VT d Enabled SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel R Thunderbolt USB Configuration Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation Network S...

Page 83: ... Troubleshoot 3 Tap Refresh your PC 4 In the Refresh your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap the account you would like to refresh 6 Type your account password then tap Continue 7 Tap Refresh IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system Refresh your PC Use Refresh your PC if you want to ...

Page 84: ...k PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Reset your PC 4 In the Reset your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap your preferred reset option Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive 6 Tap Reset IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before ...

Page 85: ...oose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Advanced options Advanced options Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Advanced options 4 In the Advanced options screen select the troubles...

Page 86: ...then tap Continue 7 Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap Next You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD 8 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure NOTE We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working ...

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Page 88: ...telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover IMPORTANT Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC Purchase RAM modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The appearance of you...

Page 89: ... Manual 89 A Pull out the rubber cover on the bottom side of your Notebook PC B Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC s compartment cover C Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 90: ...90 Notebook PC E Manual D Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot E Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place 1 30o angle notches ...

Page 91: ...Notebook PC E Manual 91 F Align then push down the compartment cover back into place G Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier H Reattach the rubber cover on the compartment cover ...

Page 92: ...lity It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional supervision You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side a...

Page 93: ... Manual 93 A Pull out the rubber cover on the bottom side of your Notebook PC B Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC s compartment cover C Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 94: ... securing the HDD bay to the compartment E Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the HDD bay from the compartment 1 1 HDD bay F Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the screws G Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay HDD bay HDD ...

Page 95: ...Place the new HDD with its PCB printed circuit board facing the HDD bay Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay I Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 96: ...place the HDD bay back in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC s HDD port Push the HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC K Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier 2 2 HDD bay ...

Page 97: ...Notebook PC E Manual 97 L Align then push down the compartment cover back into place M Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier N Reattach the rubber cover on the compartment cover ...

Page 98: ... from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing the battery pack of your Notebook PC Refer to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your Notebook PC A Move and hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position B Pull out the old battery pack from the batter...

Page 99: ...Notebook PC E Manual 99 C Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot ...

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Page 101: ...Notebook PC E Manual 101 Appendices ...

Page 102: ...restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design ru...

Page 103: ...d Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6...

Page 104: ... Macao Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongolia NOTE Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDiscforVideo aspx for more deta...

Page 105: ...ean 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 termin...

Page 106: ...ettings 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 eli...

Page 107: ... 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 108: ... device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipm...

Page 109: ...eet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from th...

Page 110: ... 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 Essential requirements as in Article 3 Protection requirements for health...

Page 111: ...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 device must accept any interference...

Page 112: ...tion est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d interférence et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence c est à dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite cet appareil est desti...

Page 113: ...3 5 MHz 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz NOTE Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use on private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 M...

Page 114: ...ge 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 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne Depa...

Page 115: ...ote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in serie...

Page 116: ...arthed 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 should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the sa...

Page 117: ... voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries ...

Page 118: ...rdous radiation exposure Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING To prevent exposure to the optical drive s laser do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself For your safety contact a professional technician for assistance Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright ...

Page 119: ...Notebook PC E Manual 119 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

Page 120: ...TAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www ...

Page 121: ...es and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries power supplies the keyboard the memory and if available the CD drive or DVD drive 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 www ecolabel eu Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not lis...

Page 122: ...ed 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 responsibly recycle our products batteries other components...

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