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Notebook PC E-Manual

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

Page 2: ... NOT 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 2012 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 f...

Page 3: ...Right Side 20 Left Side 22 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Move the power switch to the left 25 Using gestures on your Tablet screen 26 Using touchpad gestures 28 One finger gestures 28 Two finger gestures 31 Three finger gestures 32 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys 33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows 8 keys ...

Page 4: ...53 Bluetooth 55 Airplane mode 57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame 66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On 71 Chapter 5 Power on SelfTest POST The Power on Self Test POST 7...

Page 5: ...arking 97 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 97 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exposition aux ondes radio 98 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 99 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 99 UL Safety Notices 101 Power Safety Requirement 102 TV Tuner Notices 102 REACH 102 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 102 Optical Drive Safety Information 104...

Page 6: ...your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts 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 ...

Page 7: ...lete 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 Tablet screen Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a men...

Page 8: ... 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 9: ...lds 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 Remo...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...Notebook PC E Manual 11 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 12: ...otebook PC E Manual Notebook View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model Getting to know your Notebook PC ...

Page 13: ...a is in use Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition Notebook screen The Notebook screen allows you to view photos videos and other files on your Notebook PC Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to e...

Page 14: ...Taichi key section in this manual Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when the Tablet screen is enabled Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters such as...

Page 15: ... onscreen providing an intuitive user experience It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse NOTE For more details refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual Near Field Communication NFC on selected models The built in NFC allows you to conveniently share contacts pictures videos business cards and other files in related applications To use the NFC put another NFC enabled...

Page 16: ...o go back to the last app you opened Microphone The built in microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recording Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition ...

Page 17: ...ou to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures NOTE Formoredetailsonusingtouchgestures refertotheUsing gestures on your Tablet screen section in this manual ...

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: ...er allowing you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC The audio features of this Notebook PC are software controlled Air vents The air 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 ...

Page 20: ...nt that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive move the power switch to the left and hold it for about four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode Micro HDMI port This port is for a micro High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP complian...

Page 21: ...ernate or shutdown mode on selected models 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 Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack ...

Page 22: ... 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 Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector using a VGA cable Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your N...

Page 23: ...Notebook PC E Manual 23 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 24: ...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 60Hz Rating output current 2 37A Rating output voltage...

Page 25: ...Notebook PC E Manual 25 Lift to open the display panel Move the power switch to the left ...

Page 26: ... the screen to launch the Charm bar Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel Using gestures on your Tablet screen 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 Tablet screen ...

Page 27: ... its menu Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right Tap and hold Tap Double tap To move an app tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location To close an app tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it Tap an app to launch it On Desktop mode double tap an application to launch it ...

Page 28: ...your touchpad One finger gestures Tap Double tap In the Start screen tap an app to launch it In Desktop mode double tap an application to launch it Drag and drop Double tap an item then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad To drop the item to its new location lift your finger from the touchpad ...

Page 29: ...n to launch it In the Start screen click 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 NOTE The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad ...

Page 30: ...rt 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 Charm bar ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...ns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity on selected models Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard on selected models Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second scr...

Page 34: ...en 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 functions Turns the speaker on or...

Page 35: ...activate Notebook Mode This activates the Notebook screen only Tablet Mode This activates the Tablet screen and allows you to use touch gestures on your Notebook PC Mirror Mode This activates the Tablet and Notebook screens of your Notebook PC Using this mode you can duplicate an action done from the Notebook screen to the Tablet screen and vice versa Dual Screen Mode This activates the Tablet and...

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Page 38: ...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 39: ...dows UI Windows 8 comes with a tile based user interface UI which allows you to organize and easily access Windows apps from the Start screen It also includes the following features that you 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...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...your mouse pointer over the app then left click or tap once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location 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 ...

Page 43: ... the settings bar 2 Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or 1 Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to unpin an app Right click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap Unpinning apps ...

Page 44: ...g app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it 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 45: ...ontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC s Tablet screen touchpad or keyboard 1 Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar 2 Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC 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 46: ...ing your Tablet screen or touchpad 1 In the Apps screen swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen 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 47: ...ettings of your Notebook PC Launching the Charm bar NOTE When called out the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s Tablet screen touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar Charm Bar Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower rig...

Page 48: ...tes or email Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to return to a recently opened app Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Inside the Charm bar ...

Page 49: ...PC s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Using Snap Use your Notebook PC s Tablet screen touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap Snap bar 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Tap and hold the app s topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears 3 Launch another app ...

Page 50: ...aunch another app 4 To switch between apps press 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: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...ion IMPORTANT Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to enable the Wi Fi function of your Notebook PC For more details refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual Enabling Wi Fi Activate Wi Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your Tablet screen or touchpad 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...PC For more details refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual 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 or Tablet screen or touchpad as follows 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Tap then tap Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap Add a Device to search for B...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ...nd 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 58: ...ernet 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 or 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 59: ...otebook PC E Manual 59 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 60: ...60 Notebook PC E Manual 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 61: ...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 62: ...1 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 63: ...hut down You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode To do this launch the desktop then 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 You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode T...

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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 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 NOTE On some models the USB Charger automatically selects both options You can deselect these two options if necessary ...

Page 71: ... 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: ...riorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Opti...

Page 76: ...ll have Administrator rights Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I O Interface Security System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled Set Administrator Password The password length must be in the following range Minimum length 3 Maximum length...

Page 77: ...e UnLock USB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled Wireless 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 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc To clear the password 1 On the Security screen ...

Page 78: ... 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 sele...

Page 79: ...an Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Security Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 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...

Page 80: ...Inc Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override 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 the downloaded BIOS file ...

Page 81: ...pyright C 2011 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 VT d Enabled SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Pre...

Page 82: ...cations To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST or 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap 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 I...

Page 83: ...PC then press during POST or 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 84: ... your Notebook PC To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST or 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 troubleshooting option you wish to perform 5 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST or 2 Wait f...

Page 85: ...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: ...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 89: ... 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 90: ...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 detai...

Page 91: ...an 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 termina...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ... 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 95: ...ission 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 the Code of ...

Page 96: ...tenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This device operates within a 5 15 5 25 GHz frequency range and is restricted for indoor use only Outdoor operation within 5150 5250MHz is prohibited Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficien...

Page 97: ...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 interferenc...

Page 98: ...ques pour satisfaire la conformité aux expositions RF Son utilisation 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...

Page 99: ... 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 MH...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ... 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 104: ...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 105: ...Notebook PC E Manual 105 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling 5 Designed for easy upgrades 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 ...

Page 108: ... 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 as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for d...

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