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Notebook PC User Manual

Storage Devices

Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents,
pictures, and other files to various data storage devices.

Optical Drive

Inserting an optical disc

1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject

button and the tray will eject out partially.

2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide the tray

completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and
other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that
may get jammed under the drive’s tray.

Summary of Contents for G75VW

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual January 2012 E7093 ...

Page 2: ...r Side 24 Front Side 24 Chapter 3 Getting Started Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care 29 Powering ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power On Self Test POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Hot Keys 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 41 M...

Page 3: ...8 Connections 69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 75 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software A 3 System BIOS Settings A 4 Common Problems and Solutions A 10 RecoveringYour Notebook PC A 16 Using Recovery Partition A 16 Using Recovery DVD on select...

Page 4: ...ency Bands A 43 UL Safety Notices A 45 Power Safety Requirement A 46 TV Tuner Notices A 46 REACH A 46 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 47 Optical Drive Safety Information A 48 Laser Safety Information A 48 Service warning label A 48 CDRH Regulations A 48 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A 49 Sound Pressure warning A 49 DC Fan warning A 49 Adapter Information A 49 CTR 21 Ap...

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

Page 6: ...otebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this...

Page 7: ...g 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 d...

Page 8: ...ctronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure th...

Page 9: ...y 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 Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output...

Page 10: ...plane 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 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 wal...

Page 11: ...tions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 1 Align the pins of the battery pack to the notches of the battery slot 2 Close down the battery into the slot and press The battery will automatically click into place HDMI 1 3 110V 220V 2 ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...2 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts ...

Page 14: ...erritory esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause prt sc sysrq delete backspace home home num lK scr lK pgup pgup pgdn pgdn enter enter shift shift ctrl alt ctrl fn alt end end insert delete insert break 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 tab caps lock 1 2 3 5 8 9 7 6 4 ...

Page 15: ...ator shows when the built in camera is in use Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if n...

Page 16: ...ce versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operati...

Page 17: ...e Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents Do not put the Notebook PC on your lap or other parts of the body to avoid injury from the heat 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 18: ...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 remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Cooling Fans The coolings fans draw air into the Notebook PC to lower the temperature generated from the system s operation Subwoofer The subw...

Page 19: ...g BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retai...

Page 20: ...rts hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer USB Charger Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping hibernating or shut down USB Port 3 0 Mini DisplayPort Thunderbolt Port varies by model This 20 pin connector is used either as a Mini DisplayPort mDP or Thunderbolt port...

Page 21: ...h eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Power DC Input The supplied power...

Page 22: ...ee the marketing specifications for details on each model Optical Drive Activity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical dr...

Page 23: ...tebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards 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 r...

Page 24: ...ents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur 1 1 Status Indicators Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions ...

Page 25: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 26: ...ay require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem...

Page 27: ...ur battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KE...

Page 28: ...f battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your No...

Page 29: ...ok PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is hig...

Page 30: ...ions to boot from your available drives The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used t...

Page 31: ...y checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program click Windows select Computer right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now cl...

Page 32: ... battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon Left click the battery icon WARNING ...

Page 33: ...egins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is ...

Page 34: ... 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 installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow res...

Page 35: ...ating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds IMPORTANT DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 36: ... half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Set...

Page 37: ... any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves...

Page 38: ... known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper lim...

Page 39: ...Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth fn f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 Keyboard Light Down Icon F3 Decreases the keyboard light brightness fn f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6...

Page 40: ...utTouchpad F9 Togglesthebuilt intouchpad LOCKED disabled and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled ...

Page 41: ...oard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object ...

Page 42: ...rnal keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applic...

Page 43: ...6 1 2 0 3 Extended Keyboard The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry Use Num Lk Scr Lk to toggle between using the extended keypad as numbers or as pointer directions The pointer direction keys are for navigation between fields or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table ...

Page 44: ...C Use the Fn key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model end shift ctrl Play Pause Begins or pauses media file playback end shift ctrl Stop Stops media file playback end shift ctrl Back During media file playback goes back to the previous song movie chapter end shift Forward During media file playback skips to ...

Page 45: ...r Hybrid key The key toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC o...

Page 46: ... Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator dual color The dual color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows Green ON Battery power is between 95 and 100 with AC power Orange ON Battery power is less than 95 with AC power Orange Blinking Battery power is less than 10 without AC power Off Battery power is betwee...

Page 47: ... BT function is activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are necessary Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case fo...

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Page 50: ...uchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click The corner brackets on the touchpad indicate the smart area for multi touch ...

Page 51: ... a standard mouse To use the touchpad lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Slide finger right Perform finger gestures within the smart area on the touchpad to initiate action ...

Page 52: ...licking Double tapping Theseactionsallowsyoutolaunch your selected program Move your finger over the program that you want to launch press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches your selected program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel M...

Page 53: ...ith your finger The following illustrations produce the same results Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad Lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Dragging Clicking Two finger scrolling Use two fingertips to slide up down left right on the touchpad to scroll a window up down left right If your display window includes several sub windows move the po...

Page 54: ...two fingers on the touchpad you can enlarge or reduce the view size of your selected image Spread apart bring together two fingers to zoom in out Zooming in Zooming out Two finger tapping Use two fingers to tap the touchpad This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse Three finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad This action mimics the right click function of a mouse...

Page 55: ... the touchpad you can swipepagesfromlefttoright righttoleft Youcanalsousethisgesture to switch between active windows on your desktop Swipe left right to go back and forth between active windows or folder layers Swipe up to show all applications Swipe down to show desktop ...

Page 56: ...the following precautions Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an exter...

Page 57: ...Notebook PC User Manual 57 2 Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in check box 3 Click OK to finish the configuration ...

Page 58: ...s Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray ...

Page 59: ...isc 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 ready to be used It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read ...

Page 60: ...d is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub ...

Page 61: ... Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray i...

Page 62: ...r than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications cons...

Page 63: ...C 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 WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as ex...

Page 64: ...64 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the primary hard disk drive 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 65: ...Notebook PC User Manual 65 Installing the primary hard disk drive 1 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 66: ...is Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility 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 WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power con...

Page 67: ...Notebook PC User Manual 67 Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card 3 This is only an example 3 This is only an example 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 68: ...Notebook PC have filters that need regular cleaning for best cooling effect 1 Remove the bottom fan filters x2 as shown in the steps below 2 Rinse the filters with clean water then dry the filters thoroughly 3 Reinstall the clean filters back into the bottom of your Notebook PC Removing the Filters 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 69: ... speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enab...

Page 70: ...tors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors H...

Page 71: ...er IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the o...

Page 72: ...reless LAN adapters Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Access Point Deskt...

Page 73: ...re shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 3 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows Notification area 4 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right ...

Page 74: ...ve to enter a password 6 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 7 You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press Fn F2 to disable the WLAN function ...

Page 75: ... phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enab...

Page 76: ...rea and select the Bluetooth icon 3 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices 5 Click Add a device to look for new devices ...

Page 77: ...al 77 6 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next 7 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing 8 The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting ...

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Page 79: ...A Appendix ...

Page 80: ...y disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse At...

Page 81: ...ealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not inclu...

Page 82: ...les Disables UEFI boot from disks 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by models and territories Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20...

Page 83: ...d when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s passw...

Page 84: ...ect Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Security I O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Unlock Wireless Network Interface Unlock HD AUDIO Interface Unlock SATA 2nd HDD Interface Unlock SATA ODD Interface Unlock ...

Page 85: ...u set USB Interface to Lock External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Security USB Interface Security USB Interface Unlock External Ports Unlock...

Page 86: ...swords Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is ...

Page 87: ...aults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P0 ST9500420AS P1 HL DT STBDDVDRW CA21N Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit syste...

Page 88: ... System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local serv...

Page 89: ...year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx SLanguage en us 2 Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON OFF E...

Page 90: ...Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air...

Page 91: ...e text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check ...

Page 92: ...ation before recovering CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance ...

Page 93: ...c Flash Type Current Platform Platform G75VW Version 100 Build Date Feb 23 2011 New Platform Platform Unkown Version Unkown Build Date Unkown 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Uti...

Page 94: ...lete 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 ...

Page 95: ... Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked fo...

Page 96: ...nterface Lock Unlock 3 Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to Lock 4 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit Creating the Recovery 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 enoug...

Page 97: ...nsure 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 when performing system recovery Unstable power supply may cause recover...

Page 98: ...arger than the existing drive Creating a RAID Set Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit POST Logo Type Static Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Po...

Page 99: ...ze Type Status Vol ID 0 ST9750420AS 5WS35KCY 698 6GB Non RAID Disk 1 WDC WD7500BPKT 8 WD WXK1A8154499 698 6GB Non RAID Disk Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The utility supports maximum two hard disk drives for RAID configuration The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for...

Page 100: ...press Enter The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 16KB RAID 1 NA We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 11 5 0 1232 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME...

Page 101: ... value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 6 When the Create Volume item is highlighted press Enter The following warning message appears WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 7 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ...

Page 102: ...RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press Enter The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 11 5 0 1232 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume ...

Page 103: ...ology Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel Rapid Start function Error message appears if you install the Intel Rapid Start Utility before creating a partition Creating a partition Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool Incorrect partitioning process will result to data loss Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result...

Page 104: ...Rapid Start partition 4 If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted a Right click the disk that you want to create the partition and select Initialize b Right click the unallocated volume select New Simple Volume and follow the remaining steps 5 Key in the required partition size and must be equal to the system DRAM memory 1GB 1024MB Click Shrink Go to Start Control Panel System and Security Sy...

Page 105: ...ol click Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt tool 7 Type diskpart and press Enter 8 In the diskpart prompt type list disk after DISKPART and press Enter Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x x disk number and press Enter 9 Type create partition primary and press Enter 10 After creating a primary partition type detail disk and press Enter to view the details of t...

Page 106: ...ity identifies a new partition called Hibernatioon Partition 13 Reboot the system after creating the partition The partition for Intel Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted and this results to function failure of Intel Rapid Start Technology The value x refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition 11 Select the RAW volume which has the same si...

Page 107: ...t side of the task bar and click Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon Click to enable or disable battery saving mode This function only applies to notebooks Select and click to enable or disable the function Click to enable or disable the timer When enabled move the scroll bar to the desired time When the system is idle for more than the time period you set the system automatically goes into ...

Page 108: ...g select partition x x number and press Enter 4 Select the disk SSD where the Intel Rapid Start Technology is installed for volume recovery type select disk x x number and press Enter Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel Rapid Start Technology from your system and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid Start Technology installation 1 Run the Command Pr...

Page 109: ... diskpart utility deletes the selected partition 7 In the desktop click Start right click Computer and click Manage 8 In the Computer Management window click Disk Management right click the shrinked new volume and select Extend Volume 9 As the Extend Volume Wizard appears click Next ...

Page 110: ...lume setup is completed Click Finish to recover the Intel Rapid Start Technology partition 12 Reboot the system after deleting the partition 13 Go to Start Control Panel Programs Programs and Features to remove the Intel Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel Rapid Start Technology ...

Page 111: ...S licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD ...

Page 112: ...and 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...

Page 113: ...o 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 Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDsicforVideo html for more details ...

Page 114: ...opean Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of term...

Page 115: ... settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be e...

Page 116: ...le Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 117: ... de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities ...

Page 118: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between...

Page 119: ...limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relev...

Page 120: ...th IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interfer...

Page 121: ...use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power out...

Page 122: ...ône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 123: ...emote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in ser...

Page 124: ...ction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cabl...

Page 125: ...age til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohj...

Page 126: ...rvice provider Service warning label CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance ...

Page 127: ...d by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level DC Fan warning Please noti...

Page 128: ...A 50 Notebook PC User Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

Page 129: ...Notebook PC User Manual A 51 Spanish Swedish ...

Page 130: ...e European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by defa...

Page 131: ... com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r...

Page 132: ...NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and a...

Page 133: ...d contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 TH...

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