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Colored Hot Keys (cont.)

Fn+C:

Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent

Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows

switching between different display color en

hancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color satura

tion for red, green, and blue independently. You can see the current mode through the

on-screen display (OSD).

Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar):

This 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. Ap

plying 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.

Getting Started

Speaker Up Icon (F12):

Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)

Speaker Down Icon (F11):

Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)

Crossed Speaker Icons (F10):

Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS)

Fn+A (on selected models):

(on selected models)::

Toggles the light sensor ON and OFF

Summary of Contents for VX5

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E4674 April 2009 ...

Page 2: ...rted Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 28 Powering ON the Notebook PC 29 The Power On Self Test POST 29 Checking Battery Power 30 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 32 Sleep and Hibernate 32 Thermal Power Control 32 Special Keyboard Functions 33 Colored Hot Keys 33 Microsoft Windows Keys 35 Multimedia Control Keys on selected mo...

Page 3: ...ls 53 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 55 Optical Mouse on selected models 56 Default mouse button assignments 56 Connecting the optical mouse 57 Configuring the optical mouse 57 Antenna Connections on selected models 59 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional A 4 Operating System and Software ...

Page 4: ... Contents ...

Page 5: ...ons Preparing your Notebook PC 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: ...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 special situations TIP Tips and ...

Page 7: ...the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unsta ble 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 smal...

Page 8: ... 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 Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel...

Page 9: ...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 2 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 Panel Power Options System Set tings...

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

Page 13: ...s Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options 2 3 4 5 6 Knowing the Parts 2 Light Sensor on selected models The light sensor measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display keyboard and touchpad accordingly 7 Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or s...

Page 14: ... The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Fingerprint Scanner on selected models The built in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key 1...

Page 15: ... 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 depending on model Knowing ...

Page 16: ...or your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 1 2 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery t...

Page 17: ...e upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Knowing the Parts 2 Shutdown Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC 6 ...

Page 18: ...ed without restarting the computer Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC IMPORTANT Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur 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 ...

Page 19: ...al equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port E SATA Port on selected models External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters E SATA ExpressCard Slo...

Page 20: ... jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or out 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 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant de vices for digital audio output Use this feature to tu...

Page 21: ...C 3 1 2 CIR Consumer Infrared Port on selected models The consumer infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built in wireless LAN and Bluetooth selected models When enabled the wireless status indicator will light Wi...

Page 22: ...ck that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved 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 scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows ma...

Page 23: ...d through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY 5 Knowing the Parts 2 ...

Page 24: ...24 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...110V 220V 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 setting switc...

Page 27: ... The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable 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 ...

Page 28: ...ill 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 higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the batt...

Page 29: ... 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 existing hardware ...

Page 30: ...n 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 temperature is too hi...

Page 31: ...arting 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 restart To restart the system manually choose Restart Getting Started 3 Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC Use a straigh...

Page 32: ...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 button NOTE The powe...

Page 33: ...n 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 monitor before booting up Radio 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...

Page 34: ...ving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Ap plying 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 3 Getting Started Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volu...

Page 35: ...ted at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disa bles the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated p...

Page 36: ...er depending on Notebook PC model 3 Getting Started CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play CD Stop During CD play Stops CD play CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward During CD play skips to the next audio track movie chapter Audio Volume Controls Fn Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF Fn Down Speaker Icon F11 Decreases the audio volume Fn Up Speake...

Page 37: ...le typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again Illuminate Keyboard Key Pressing this key to manually increase and decrease the keyboard brightness Power4Gear Hybrid Key The Power4Gear Hybrid key toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to ma...

Page 38: ...xpress Gate when the Notebook PC is powered off Refer to the Express Gate User s Manual for details Pressing this button switches the Notebook PC to the Twin Turbo mode and boosts up the system performance when the Notebook PC is powered on Press it again to switch back to the normal modes SPEED 3 Getting Started When the power adapter is not connected to the Notebook PC the Twin Turbo mode functi...

Page 39: ...ator is OFF when the Note book PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to ...

Page 40: ...is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth BT function is activated Windows software settings are necessary 3 Getting Started ...

Page 41: ... Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 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 42: ... 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 the touchpad Moving The P...

Page 43: ...ointer 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 anywhere on the screen y...

Page 44: ...s 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 external USB mouse is attached This feature is normall...

Page 45: ...revious PCMCIA cards Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting Inserting an Expansion Card 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an ExpressCard 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 n...

Page 46: ...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 ready to be used It is...

Page 47: ...lanced 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 require that you open a DVD...

Page 48: ...k 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 Stick MS Memory ...

Page 49: ...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 telecom munication lines and power connector such as e...

Page 50: ...50 Installing the 1st hard disk drive Installing the 2nd hard disk drive 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 51: ...tailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accord ingly 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 peripherals any telephone or...

Page 52: ...r 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 Ethernet card to a host ...

Page 53: ...g 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 nect to another wireless...

Page 54: ...con 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area 6 Select the wireless network you want to connect to 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 8 After connection has been established Connected will be shown 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your mod...

Page 55: ...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 Windows notification area and select the bluetooth icon 3 Select Add a Blu...

Page 56: ...the wheel to the left or right to scroll horizontally Click the wheel to shift the scroll modes normal and high speed To zoom press wheel down and then roll wheel up to zoom in roll wheel down to zoom out Press any button to release zoom Not all applications support zooming Power Button Turn off the optical mouse when it is not in use to save the battery power Battery Compartment Wireless Dongle E...

Page 57: ...ou install batteries to the optical mouse before using Configuring the optical mouse Click Windows icon All Programs SetPoint Or double click the mouse icon in the notification area Customize the mouse button settings Select a desired mouse you would like to customize the settings Click a button on the Select Button list and you will see the available functions for this button in the Select Task f...

Page 58: ...nt can apply your game settings to the mouse you select when a game is detected Adjust the scrolling wheel You can adjust the vertical and horizontal scrolling speed you like Check the remaining battery charge This screen displays the battery level of your mouse It serves as a reminder for you to change or recharge the batteries 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 59: ...ttachment 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 an NTSC to PAL adapter ...

Page 60: ...60 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...rs are necessary USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports 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 be...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...nched from the Control Panel click Add from this screen 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Win dows Control Panel 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the Windows notification area and select the bluetooth icon 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown ...

Page 65: ... 6 The pairing starts 7 The Bluetooth mouse has been successfully paired with the Notebook PC Click Close to fin ish the setup R E S E T OFF ON 4 Prepare the Bluetooth mouse Install two AA batteries Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the mouse The bottom sensor should glow red Push the RESET button on the bottom of the Bluetooth mouse ...

Page 66: ...em to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed Microsoft Wind...

Page 67: ...ot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Device 4th Boot Device Network Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 59 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Superviso...

Page 68: ...password while invoking setup Always Check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 59 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password Installed User Password Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Leve...

Page 69: ...l persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD NOTE You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware P...

Page 70: ...e the battery pack every three months Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC Diagnostics 1 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 2 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A 3 Able to load the OS Y B N A 4 Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C 5 Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A 6 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 7 N A 7 Able to load the OS Y D N A Symptom Solutions A Problem might be in the M...

Page 71: ...em to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to prot...

Page 72: ...ows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IM PORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before ...

Page 73: ...it Advanced Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Enabled Internal Numeric Pad Lock Enabled Play POST Sound Yes Speaker Volume 4 Intel Virtualization Tech Intel VT d Disabled DTS based Thermal Management Disabled Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS Press Hotkey F4 at P...

Page 74: ...ows system by using Windows Up date If the problem still exist try 1 Open NIS 200x by clicking 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 S...

Page 75: ...indows 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 showing x Turn off Privacy Control from Status Settings 11 Insufficient privilege message Many settings including disabling or uninstalling NI...

Page 76: ...ERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored by the user if de leted 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 requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Next 4 Selec...

Page 77: ...l 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 first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitio...

Page 78: ...s 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 computer A bit ca...

Page 79: ... 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 peripherals 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 adapter ca...

Page 80: ...ffuse 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 outside the ...

Page 81: ... 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 connectors If ...

Page 82: ... an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS some...

Page 83: ...ded 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 be made by ...

Page 84: ... 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 manufacturers may sta...

Page 85: ...pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected 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 Use only shielded...

Page 86: ...n 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 responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equip ment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA FCC ...

Page 87: ...ich 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 PyrénéesAtl...

Page 88: ...ucts 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 chemical reaction Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possibl...

Page 89: ... 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 ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorr...

Page 90: ...for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured 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 Macrovision Corpor...

Page 91: ...A 31 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Appendix A ...

Page 92: ...Accessories _ _________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ _________Version ____________Serial Number ______________ Software _________________Version ____________Serial Number ______________ Software _________________Version ____________Serial Number ______________ Security Supervisor Name ______________________ Supervisor Password ______________ User Name...

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Page 94: ...ULD NOT BE CONSTRUEDASACOMMITMENT BYASUS ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITYOR LIABILITYFORANYERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2009 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 ASU...

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