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Using the Notebook PC

Flash Memory Card Holder (on selected models)

The dummy expansion card that comes with the Notebook PC can function as a memory card holder,

which protects the conductors of your flash memory card. The card holder also saves your time look

ing for your misplacing memory card and minimizes the risk of losing your flash memory card with

important data.

Storing the flash memory card:

The memory card holder holds maximum 2 memory cards of SD or MS types. You

can store two SD cards or one SD card and one MS card.

Removing the flash memory card:

Summary of Contents for N50Vn

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E4017 August 2008 ...

Page 2: ... Power System 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 25 Battery Care 26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power On Self Test POST 27 Checking Battery Power 28 Charging the Battery Pack 28 Power Options 29 Power Management Modes 30 Sleep and Hibernate 30 Thermal Power Control 30 Special Keyboard Functions 31 Colored Hot Keys 31 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Extended Keyboard 33 Switches and Status I...

Page 3: ...tion on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 53 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 54 Antenna Connections on selected models 55 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 56 3G Watcher on selected models and in selected territories 59 Installing a Mobile SIM card 59 Using 3G Watcher software 59 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 3 Bluetooth...

Page 4: ... Contents 000 ...

Page 5: ...s Preparing your Notebook PC 000 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

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

Page 7: ...e the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC 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 leave the Noteb...

Page 8: ...evices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external pe ripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Theref...

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

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

Page 11: ...os and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts 5 4 7 8 9 6 1 2 3 12 13 11 10 Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC The keyboard differs for each territory ...

Page 13: ...stant keys for you to launch frequently used applications with one touch of a button Details are described in section 3 Camera on selected models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video confer encing and other interactive applications 2 3 4 5 6 7 Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simpl...

Page 14: ...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 operating system 10 Fingerprint Scanner on selected models The fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key 11 Status Indicators front St...

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

Page 16: ...be upgraded Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS au tomatically detects the amount of me...

Page 17: ...d supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector al lows convenient use without additional adapters Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a moni tor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital...

Page 18: ...dels IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased se...

Page 19: ... and selecting Eject This eject also functions as the optical drive activity indicator which shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and s...

Page 20: ...ntify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC IMPORTANT Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other ob jects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur ...

Page 21: ... put signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 5 Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 1 2 3 4 5 E SATA Port on selected models External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices orig...

Page 22: ...22 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 23: ...agement Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 24: ...ost every country 1 2 3 Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without...

Page 25: ...le battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of 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 Addi tional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may ...

Page 26: ...ck 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 be tween 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in...

Page 27: ... diag nostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the ...

Page 28: ...over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will dis charge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future The battery stops charging if the t...

Page 29: ...otebook PC Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options 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 sys...

Page 30: ...t data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power bu...

Page 31: ...nd OFF On certain models stretch es the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series LCD Only CRT Only External Monitor LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT Extend This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external ...

Page 32: ...s 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 You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Fn V Toggles Life Frame software application Scr Lk Num LK...

Page 33: ... small pointer activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Extended Keyboard An extended keyboard is available on selected models The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric key pad 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 na...

Page 34: ...ng device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again Mode Switch Key There are two sets of instant keys Pressing this button will switch the instant key mode Splendid Key on selected models Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF Thisallowsswitchingbetweendifferentdisplaycolorenhance ment modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color ...

Page 35: ...tting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options Express Gate Key Pressing this button will launch Express Gate Refer to the Express Gate User s Manual for details This key will not function when the Notebook PC is in Windows environment ...

Page 36: ...he Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Note book PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN When the built in wire less LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are neces sary Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is...

Page 37: ... B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Status Indicators cont Top Switches and Status Indicators cont Air Ionizer Key Indicates that the air ionizer is enabled ...

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

Page 39: ...d models Antenna Connections on selected models Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Fingerprint Scanner on selected models 3G Watcher on selected models and in selected territories Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this...

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

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

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

Page 43: ...revious PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express Card instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters ...

Page 44: ... conductors of your flash memory card The card holder also saves your time look ing for your misplacing memory card and minimizes the risk of losing your flash memory card with important data Storing the flash memory card 1 2 The memory card holder holds maximum 2 memory cards of SD or MS types You can store two SD cards or one SD card and one MS card Removing the flash memory card ...

Page 45: ...bstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is r...

Page 46: ...ptical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may re...

Page 47: ...ding on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card Examples IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur MS MS Pro SD MMC Memory Stick Duo Pro Duo Pro MG with MS adapater Memory S...

Page 48: ... an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Removing the har...

Page 49: ...49 Using the Notebook PC 4 1 Installing the hard disk drive 2 ...

Page 50: ...dules from authorized retailers of this 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 This is only an example WARNING Disconnect all the connected perip...

Page 51: ...hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the ...

Page 52: ...xibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features Ad hoc mode The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to con ...

Page 53: ...onnected network icon 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area 6 Select the wireless network you want to con nect to 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 8 Afterconnectionhasbeenestablished Con nected will be shown 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on thetaskbarandselecteithertheWirelessLAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 1 Switch ON the Wireless funct...

Page 54: ...nnect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth...

Page 55: ...Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabinets Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC Attach...

Page 56: ...tiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the computer system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM he...

Page 57: ...ow to setup the fingerprint registration 1 This wizard will automatically start whenTPM is enabled in BIOS see Appendix Click Next 2 Select Fingerprints and click Next 3 Select a finger on the illustration Swipe the corresponding finger on the scanner slowly You must swipe your finger multiple times for verification 4 Youmustregisteratleasttwofingerstodecrease the chance of problems ...

Page 58: ...r finger multiple times for verification Youmustregisteratleasttwofingers to decrease the chance of any problems 6 Click Finish when done Fingerprint Registration on selected models cont 7 Right click the icon in the Notification area and select Settings and Options 8 Select General Options and Single Sign On and configure your preferences ...

Page 59: ...et one 2 OnceyourPINhasbeenverified searchingfora3G network will begin 1 See end of Section 4 for definition Installing a Mobile SIM card The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions Install a mobile SIM card before you use a 3G Watcher software Using 3G Watcher software A shortcut to the 3G Watcher application will be placed on your desktop Double click it to la...

Page 60: ... show Disconnect instead 5 Onceconnected amessagewillappearwiththe network name 6 When you are in an area that prohibits wireless transmissions such as on an airplane you can selectTurnRadioOfffromthe Tools pulldown menu 7 Once the radio is turned OFF an x will appear over the signal strength indicator 3G Watcher on selected models and in selected territories ...

Page 61: ...e pointer over this indicator shows the RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm An antenna with a line through it indicates no service is available Not in Service You are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data con nection Coverage The icon shows the fastest service available GPRS icon GPRS is the fastest service available in your current co...

Page 62: ...r is running the Watcher icon appears in the system tray indicating the connection status Watcher cannot detect the 3G modem Ensure that the 3G modem is powered on You do not have an active high speed connection You have an active high speed connection You have new unread SMS messages 3G or 3 G Short for third generation technology It is used in the context of mobile phone standards The services a...

Page 63: ...re Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 64: ...ts and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the...

Page 65: ...ard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub ...

Page 66: ...oth devices in Windows operating system 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar menu 3c If launched from the Control Panel click Add from this screen 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bl...

Page 67: ...t of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next 9 Click Finish when adding is complete 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here 8 Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional cont ...

Page 68: ...luded as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if ...

Page 69: ...reen select Boot Device Priority Security Setting 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password 2 Type in a password and press Enter 3 Re type the password and press Enter 4 Password is then set 1 Leave the password field blank and press Enter To clear the password 2 Password is then cleared ...

Page 70: ... to allow the User Password to have in the BIOS setup utility User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings System BIOS Settings cont ...

Page 71: ...the ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local ser...

Page 72: ...a local service center for repair Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus sof...

Page 73: ...ll them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows orAFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system ...

Page 74: ...elected BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults T...

Page 75: ...cking on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted option is selected but it takes about one minute to s...

Page 76: ...ms and Solutions Cont 9 Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon s...

Page 77: ...amed RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorizedASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Ne...

Page 78: ...com kb 937251 en us for more details Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to firs...

Page 79: ...ter transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the compu...

Page 80: ...he slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate ...

Page 81: ...zardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both admin istrative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights ou...

Page 82: ...ta The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone conn...

Page 83: ...quire that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf Stat...

Page 84: ...g if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to b...

Page 85: ... Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufactur...

Page 86: ...Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Us...

Page 87: ...ration within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in ...

Page 88: ...tments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64...

Page 89: ...ed for UL 1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible...

Page 90: ...ded product lifetime through easy up grades and longer time availability of spare parts 6 Reduced solid waste through take back policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label Hompage http europa eu int ecolabel ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing s...

Page 91: ...new products And the environment is protected from any uncontrolled release of harmful chemicals ASUS works with recycling vendors with the highest standards for protecting our environment ensuring worker safety and complying with global environmental laws Our commitment to recycling our old equipment grows out of our work to protect the environment in many ways For further information about ASUS ...

Page 92: ... tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo aino astaanlaitevalmistajansousittelemaantyyppiin Hävitäkäytettyparistovalmistaganohje...

Page 93: ...regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manu factured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macro...

Page 94: ...A Appendix A 32 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 95: ...Appendix A A 33 ...

Page 96: ...r ______________________________ Type _______________ BIOS Version _ __________________________________________Date _______________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ __________Version _ ___________ Serial Number _______________ Software _ _______________...

Page 97: ...LD NOT BE CONSTRUEDASACOMMITMENT BYASUS ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITYOR LIABILITYFORANYERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS...

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