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Notebook PC User Manual

June 2012

E7457

Summary of Contents for ZENBOOK BX32A

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User Manual June 2012 E7457 ...

Page 2: ... AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 25 The Power On Self Test POST 25 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 28 Power Options 29 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 32 Special Keyboard Functions 33 Hot Keys 33 Microsoft Windows Keys 35 Status Indicators 36 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad 38 Using t...

Page 3: ...m BIOS Settings A 4 Common Problems and Solutions A 7 RecoveringYour Notebook PC A 13 Using Recovery Partition A 13 Using Recovery DVD on your external optical drive A 14 DVD ROM Drive Information A 16 optional accessory A 16 Blu ray ROM Drive Information optional accessory A 18 Internal Modem Compliancy A 19 Declarations and Safety Statements A 23 Federal Communications Commission Statement A 23 ...

Page 4: ...ety Information A 31 Service warning label A 31 CDRH Regulations A 31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A 32 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem A 33 European Union Eco label A 35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A 36 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services A 36 Regional Notice for United States of America A 36 Copyright Information A 37 Limitation of Liabil...

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: ... during 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 plac...

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: ...rd and display panel 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 o...

Page 10: ...rplane 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 There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking th...

Page 11: ...Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 100V 240V ...

Page 12: ...nual Open the display panel A Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb B Slowlytiltthedisplaypanelforwardorbackwardtoacomfortable viewing angle Turn the power on Press the power button ...

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

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory 3 5 6 7 8 1 2 9 4 ...

Page 15: ...ncing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water ...

Page 16: ...d The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the i...

Page 17: ...ng charging or operation DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS SOFAS OR BEDS 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 Audio Speaker System The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces r...

Page 18: ... audio jack function Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display HDMI HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver ...

Page 19: ...l 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 in a series up to 4 8Gbits sec USB 3 0 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 and 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of de...

Page 20: ...ultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer Flash Memory Card Reader Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mob...

Page 21: ...3 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 22: ...s 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 ...

Page 23: ...r 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 THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWA...

Page 24: ... authorized service center Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery 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 N...

Page 25: ...oot 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 to make a ...

Page 26: ...ecks 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 Start select Computer right click a hard disk drive icon choose Properties click the Tools tab click Check Now click St...

Page 27: ...rged 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 Susp...

Page 28: ...s 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 turn...

Page 29: ...ibernation 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 restart ...

Page 30: ... operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 31: ...er 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 Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as p...

Page 32: ...the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature ex ceeds the maximum safe upper limit 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 wa...

Page 33: ...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 Bluetooth Keyboard Light Down Icon f3 on selected models Decreases the keyboard light brightness Keyboard Li...

Page 34: ...uchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled CrossedSpeakerIcons f10 TogglesthespeakersONand OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon f11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon f12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS fn A on selected models Toggles the ambient light sensor ON or OFF fn C Togg...

Page 35: ...er4Gear Hybrid 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 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Pg Up Press to scroll up in do...

Page 36: ...to Disk Hibernation mode 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 necessary Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital...

Page 37: ...4 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 38: ...rnative to mouse to position cursor onscreen The following illustration shows the features of the touchpad DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad These objects may damage the touchpad s surface Left click button area inside the dotted line Right click button area outside the dotted line A device driver is still required for working with some application software ...

Page 39: ...ointer so you can select and click items rotate and zoom images scroll lists as well as swipe and switch between windows Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slidehorizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 40: ... mouse button and right mouse button Click once to select an item then double click to open Click once to select an item and view its menu options Left click Right click Dragging and dropping Doing the drag and drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into a new location Drag Select an item by tapping twice then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad Release...

Page 41: ...fingers on the touchpad you can scroll through lists vertically and horizontally To enable continuous scrolling hold your fingers on the edge of the touchpad when moving from up to down or left to right and vice versa The mouse pointer changes to a double headed arrow pointer when continuous scrolling is activated Zooming Using two fingers on the touchpad you can enlarge or reduce the view size of...

Page 42: ...can be easily damaged Take note of 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 Three finger swiping Using three fingers on the touchpad you can swi...

Page 43: ...n an external USB mouse is attached To disable the touchpad 1 Go to Control Panel Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse 2 Select the ELAN tab 3 Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option 4 Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit ...

Page 44: ...44 Notebook PC User Manual Connecting External Display Monitor Follow the illustrations below to connect the external display monitor using the bundled VGA adapter ...

Page 45: ... 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 constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting ...

Page 46: ...authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Disconnect all the connected p...

Page 47: ...modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed When replacing or upgrading the memory RAM always visit an autho...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...onnecting 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 Network Hub or Switch The actual location of the LAN port differs b...

Page 50: ...EEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optio...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...SB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile 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 c...

Page 55: ...ter 3 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area 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 Networ...

Page 56: ...ice to look for new devices 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 57: ...while on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode Using USB Charger on Battery Mode The USB Charger Settings allows you to set the USB Charger limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power You can also use this to allow you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode To use the settings 1 Right click on the USB Charger icon on the desktop tray then click ...

Page 58: ...tem is running and Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep hibernate shutdown mode You can deselect any of these two options if necessary 4 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices 5 Click OK to save the settings made Otherwise click Cancel ...

Page 59: ...erformance mode and Battery saving mode Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode The standby time varies according to your Notebook PC s remaining battery capacity computer model configuration and operating conditions Performance mode The performance mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its l...

Page 60: ...e this function the system can return to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode Using Smart Logon in Instant On Smart Logon allows you to use face detection to quickly log in without entering your username and password To activate this feature click Smart Logon then follow the onscreen instructions ...

Page 61: ...A Appendix ...

Page 62: ...loppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette 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 Attach...

Page 63: ...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 64: ... Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Enable Disable UEFI boot from disks Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 01 1204 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setu...

Page 65: ...ect 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 this only access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User s ...

Page 66: ...elect Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager PO Hitachi...

Page 67: ...eason 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 drive You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service ce...

Page 68: ... PC for a one 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 ...

Page 69: ...vice center for repair Hardware Problem Wireless 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 ...

Page 70: ...bsite Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white 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 compatib...

Page 71: ...t backup all your data to another location before recovering 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 ass...

Page 72: ... Help 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 ASUS FancyStart Disabled POST Logo Type Static Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound No Speaker Volume 4 Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enable...

Page 73: ... the factory DO NOT delete the partition without a volume label on Disk_0 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 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard me...

Page 74: ...ual SSD storage size varies with different manufacturers Using Recovery DVD on your external optical drive To use the AI Recovery Burner 1 Click the ASUS icon on your desktop then select Backup and Restore AI Recovery Burner 2 Choose from the following AI Recovery options Backup to DVD BD Create ISO backup files for DVD Create ISO backup files for Blu Ray disc 3 Followtheonscreeninstructionstocomp...

Page 75: ...to confirm 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 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 Notebook PC when pe...

Page 76: ...osed on CSS 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 ...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ... 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 81: ...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 82: ... 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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...with 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 interf...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 on selected models 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 Co...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...d service provider Service warning label INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is m...

Page 92: ...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 ...

Page 93: ...Notebook PC User Manual A 33 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

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Page 95: ...e European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power manageme...

Page 96: ...e 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 responsibly recycle our...

Page 97: ...NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and a...

Page 98: ...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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Page 100: ...lowing specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15 Subpart C Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15 Subpart E Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including...

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