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Notebook PC User Manual

Windows Wireless Network Connection

Connecting to a network

1.  Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see 

switches in Section 3). 

2.  Press [FN+F2] repeatedly 

until wireless LAN icon and 
Bluetooth icon are shown.

 

Or double click the Wireless 
Console icon in Windows 
notification area and select the 
wireless LAN icon.

3.  Click the wireless network icon with an orange star 

 in the 

Windows® Notification area.

4.  Select the wireless access 

point you want to connect 
to from the list and click 

Connect

 to build the 

connection.

If you cannot find the 
desired access point, click 
the 

Refresh

 icon 

 

on 

the upper right corner to 
refresh and search in the 
list again.

Summary of Contents for W90VP-A1

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual April 2011 E6431 ...

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

Page 3: ...Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer on selected models 71 USB Charger 72 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 2 Operating System and Software A 3 System BIOS Settings A 4 Common Problems and Solutions A 10 RecoveringYour Notebook PC A 16 Using Recovery Partition A 16 Using Recovery DVD on selected models A 17 DVD ROM Drive Information A 19 B...

Page 4: ...CH A 32 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 33 Optical Drive Safety Information A 34 Laser Safety Information A 34 Service warning label A 34 CDRH Regulations A 34 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A 35 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 36 European Union Eco label A 38 ENERGY STAR complied product A 38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declarat...

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

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

Page 7: ... a gas leak DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or dr...

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

Page 9: ...anel CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output vo...

Page 10: ...ne Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walkin...

Page 11: ...Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 1 HDMI ...

Page 12: ...1 Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb 2 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Turning on the Power 1 Push and release the power button on the keyboard 2 Use Fn F5 or Fn F6 to adjust the LCD brightness ...

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

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 ...

Page 15: ...llent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel Instant Key Instant key allows you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details are described in section 3 Power Switch...

Page 16: ...ands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons 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 6 ...

Page 17: ...bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT ...

Page 18: ... Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Engineering Opening This Engineering opening is reserved for technical personnel ONLY It is not designed for upgrading or replacing hard disk d...

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

Page 20: ...e used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB Port 2 0 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 ...

Page 21: ...ject Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Subwoofer Jack on selected models The proprietary subwoofer jack is used to connect the subwoofer that comes with your Notebook PC ONLY The subwoofer allows you to enjoy ama...

Page 22: ...C Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied 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 2 3 Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating ...

Page 23: ...ti channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements USB Port 3 0 on selected models The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 3 0 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected ...

Page 24: ...pecifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit 1 1 2 1 Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs T...

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

Page 26: ...or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits fo...

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

Page 28: ... battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Not...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 34: ... or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow res...

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

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

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

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

Page 39: ... the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup 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 indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Blueto...

Page 40: ...elected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind F10 During CD play skips to the previous audio track movie chapter CD Play Pause F11 During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward F12 During CD play skips ...

Page 41: ...ally switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer activates the pro...

Page 42: ... between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hi...

Page 43: ...wer Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode ...

Page 44: ...ice s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Bluetooth Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT and built in wireless LAN This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth BT function is activated When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will also light Windows software settings are ne...

Page 45: ...4 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 46: ...ing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click ...

Page 47: ...or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse To use the touchpad lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Slide finger right ...

Page 48: ...licking Double tapping Theseactionsallowsyoutolaunch your selected program Move your finger over the program that you want to launch press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches your selected program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel M...

Page 49: ...ith your finger The following illustrations produce the same results Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad Lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping Two finger scrolling Use two fingertips to slide up down left right on the touchpad to scroll a window up down left right If your display window includes several sub wi...

Page 50: ...to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs Two finger zooming in out Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents Zooming in Zooming out ...

Page 51: ...the following precautions Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an exter...

Page 52: ... PC User Manual 2 Click Device Settings may be labelled as the manufacturer s name on the top right and click to disable the touchpad when the external USB mouse is connected 3 Click OK to finish the configuration ...

Page 53: ...Drive on selected models Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray ...

Page 54: ...isc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is ready to be used It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read ...

Page 55: ...d is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub ...

Page 56: ... Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray i...

Page 57: ...han most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus WARNING To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constan...

Page 58: ...C may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as ex...

Page 59: ...Notebook PC User Manual 59 Removing the hard disk drives 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 60: ...60 Notebook PC User Manual Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 ...

Page 61: ... reliability The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack ...

Page 62: ... speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enab...

Page 63: ...tors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors H...

Page 64: ...the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communicat...

Page 65: ...reless LAN adapters Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Access Point Deskt...

Page 66: ...re shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon 3 Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows Notification area 4 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right ...

Page 67: ...ve to enter a password 6 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 7 You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press Fn F2 to disable the WLAN function ...

Page 68: ... phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enab...

Page 69: ...rea and select the Bluetooth icon 3 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 4 Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices 5 Click Add a device to look for new devices ...

Page 70: ...anual 6 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next 7 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing 8 The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting ...

Page 71: ...rated in the user manual Doing so may damage the subwoofer or the audio jack Connecting Subwoofer on selected models The subwoofer that comes with your Notebook PC is in compact size and easy to carry Just connect the subwoofer to the designated subwoofer jack on your Notebook PC and enjoy amazing bass sounds in your multimedia applications ...

Page 72: ... USB Charger 1 Click the USB Charger icon in the notification area and select Settings 2 Click Enable USB Charger function in battery mode 3 According to your needs click to enable quick charge when the Notebook PC is powered ON or in sleep hibernation shutdown 4 Move the slider to set the battery charge threshold to stop the USB Charger function The Notebook PC stops charging your connected USB d...

Page 73: ...A Appendix ...

Page 74: ...y disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse At...

Page 75: ...ealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not inclu...

Page 76: ...es Disables UEFI boot from disks 2 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Disabled PX...

Page 77: ...208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup ...

Page 78: ...vilege Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Security I O Interface Security Wireless Network Interface UNLOCKED HD AUDIO Interface UNLOCKED SATA 2nd HDD Interface UNLOCKED SATA ODD Interface UNLOCKED USB Interfa...

Page 79: ...SB Interface to Lock External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Security USB Interface Security USB Interface UNLOCKED External Ports UNLOCKED Bl...

Page 80: ...swords Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is ...

Page 81: ...ve ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P0 ST9500420AS P1 HL DT STBDDVDRW CA21N P2 SlimTypeDVD A DS8A5SH Launch EFI Shell from filesystem devi...

Page 82: ... System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local serv...

Page 83: ...year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx SLanguage en us 2 Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC Hardware Problem Power ON OFF E...

Page 84: ...Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air...

Page 85: ...e text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check ...

Page 86: ...ation before recovering CAUTION DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Ensure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance ...

Page 87: ...ent Platform Platform N55 Version 200 Build Date Mar 6 2011 New Platform Platform Unkown Version Unkown Build Date Unkown 5 You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating flashing the BIOS Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1208 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 201...

Page 88: ...lete the partition named RECOVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Select the language you want to recover and click Next 4 Read the ASUS ...

Page 89: ...overy DVD 1 Double click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop 2 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD IMPORTANT Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system r...

Page 90: ...onfirm the system recovery Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebbook PC wh...

Page 91: ...S licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD ...

Page 92: ...and Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region...

Page 93: ...o Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongolia Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDsicforVideo html for more details ...

Page 94: ...opean Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of term...

Page 95: ... settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be e...

Page 96: ...le Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 97: ... de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities ...

Page 98: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between...

Page 99: ...limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relev...

Page 100: ...th IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interfer...

Page 101: ...use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power out...

Page 102: ...ône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 103: ...emote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in ser...

Page 104: ...ction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cabl...

Page 105: ...age til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohj...

Page 106: ...al drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products m...

Page 107: ...tain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses onlyunless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited ...

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Page 110: ...or DVD drive 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS produ...

Page 111: ... com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r...

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Page 113: ...d contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 TH...

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