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Notebook PC User ManualJuly 2011E671312.5” : B23E

10Notebook PC User ManualAirplane PrecautionsContact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrict

A-24Notebook PC User ManualCE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the require

Notebook PC User ManualA-25Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

A-26Notebook PC User Manual 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Hau

Notebook PC User ManualA-27UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

A-28Notebook PC User ManualPower Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved powe

Notebook PC User ManualA-29Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

A-30Notebook PC User ManualOptical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont

Notebook PC User ManualA-31Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

A-32Notebook PC User ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC User ManualA-33SpanishSwedish

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.Installing the Battery PackConnecting the P

A-34Notebook PC User ManualEuropean Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follo

Notebook PC User ManualA-35Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

A-36Notebook PC User ManualCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

Notebook PC User ManualA-37Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

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12Notebook PC User ManualOpening the LCD display panel1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb.2. Slowly tilt the display panel forwar

2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs by territory.escf1f2f3f4 f5f6f7f8f9f10 f11f12pauseprt scsysrqnum lkscr lkdeletebackspacehomepgup

Notebook PC User Manual1512 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. Camera Cover Switch The camera cover s

16Notebook PC User Manual Power4Gear Key Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key. The key toggles power savings betwee

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom SideWARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in

18Notebook PC User Manual2345 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and mai

Notebook PC User Manual19Right Side1 23 456789 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm expansion c

2Notebook PC User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents ...

20Notebook PC User Manual4756 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards

Notebook PC User Manual21 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through t

22Notebook PC User ManualLeft SideE- SA TA1 2341234 USB Port (2.0) The USB port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.E-SATA E-SATA Port &am

Notebook PC User Manual23Front SideOFFON123 4 55 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microp

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3Chapter 3: Getting Started

26Notebook PC User ManualPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Th

Notebook PC User Manual27IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

28Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of wo

Notebook PC User Manual29IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufactu

Notebook PC User Manual3Multimedia Control Keys ...43Switches and Status Ind

30Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

Notebook PC User Manual31IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

32Notebook PC User ManualYou will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

Notebook PC User Manual33WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

34Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Notebook PC User Manual35Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

36Notebook PC User ManualSleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

Notebook PC User Manual37Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

38Notebook PC User ManualSwitchable Graphics Technology Switchable Graphics Technology allows you to select from the integrated and the discrete graph

Notebook PC User Manual39OFF ONOFFONThe Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. F

4Notebook PC User ManualAppendixOptional Accessories ...A-2Optional

40Notebook PC User ManualLCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

Notebook PC User Manual41Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display co

42Notebook PC User ManualMicrosoft Windows KeysThere are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows Logo act

Notebook PC User Manual43Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The follo

44Notebook PC User ManualSwitchesSwitches and Status IndicatorsTopSideescf1f2f3f4 f5f6f7f8f9f10 f11f12pauseprt scsysrqnum lkscr lkdeletebackspacehomep

Notebook PC User Manual45 Power4Gear Key Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key. The key toggles power savings betwee

TopStatus IndicatorsSideESCF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12Pause Prt ScSysrqDeleteBackspaceHomeNum LkScr LkPgUp PgDnEnterEnterShiftShiftCtrlAltC

Notebook PC User Manual47 Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as f

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4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s s

Notebook PC User Manual51Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

52Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual53Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

54Notebook PC User ManualThree-finger tapping - Use three fingers to tap the touchpad. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse.Two-finger

Notebook PC User Manual55The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

56Notebook PC User Manual2. Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration

Notebook PC User Manual57Expansion CardOne 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm expansion card. This new interface is

58Notebook PC User ManualRemoving an Expansion CardThe ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to ej

Notebook PC User Manual59WARNING! To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows notification area before removing t

6Notebook PC User ManualAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the v

60Notebook PC User ManualHard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical d

Notebook PC User Manual6121Removing the hard disk drive12Locating the hard disk drive3

62Notebook PC User Manual21Installing the hard disk drive123

Notebook PC User Manual63Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

64Notebook PC User ManualInstalling a Memory Card:Removing a Memory Card:3(This is only an example.)3(This is only an example.)Locating the memory com

Notebook PC User Manual65The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

66Notebook PC User ManualTwisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-thro

Notebook PC User Manual67Wireless LAN ConnectionThe optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing th

68Notebook PC User ManualAd-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

Notebook PC User Manual69Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual7Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instr

70Notebook PC User Manual5. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

Notebook PC User Manual71Bluetooth Wireless Connection Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-

72Notebook PC User Manual Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.3. From Control Pa

Notebook PC User Manual736. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

74Notebook PC User ManualWhen you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconn

Notebook PC User Manual75Trusted Platform Module (TPM)The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will

76Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! Use your TPM application’s “Backup” or “Migration” function to backup your TPM security data.Enabling TPM SupportE

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A-2Notebook PC User ManualOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional) Attach

Notebook PC User ManualA-3Operating System and SoftwareThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed

8Notebook PC User ManualSAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.: Sel ect S cre en : Se lec t Ite m Ent er

Notebook PC User ManualA-5Security SettingTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password.2. Typ

A-6Notebook PC User ManualSave ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. If

Notebook PC User ManualA-7Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs.1. U

A-8Notebook PC User ManualHardware Problem - Built-in CameraThe built-in camera does not work correctly.1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are

Notebook PC User ManualA-9Symptom & Solutions:A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance.B. Problem

A-10Notebook PC User ManualCAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yo

Notebook PC User ManualA-115. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You must backup

A-12Notebook PC User ManualSoftware Problem - BIOSUpdating the BIOS.1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file f

Notebook PC User ManualA-13Recovering Your Notebook PCUsing Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to

Notebook PC User Manual9Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periphe

A-14Notebook PC User ManualRecover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two

Notebook PC User ManualA-15Using the Recovery DVD:DVD::1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON.2.

A-16Notebook PC User ManualDVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD title

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Ic

A-18Notebook PC User ManualInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw

Notebook PC User ManualA-19Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

A-20Notebook PC User ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

Notebook PC User ManualA-21This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

A-22Notebook PC User ManualDeclarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

Notebook PC User ManualA-23(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio