Asus R900VM User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualNovember 2011E6941

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

A-20Notebook PC User ManualRegion DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Ic

Notebook PC User ManualA-21Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)Region DefinitionsRegion ANorth, Central and South American countries, and

A-22Notebook PC User ManualInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw

Notebook PC User ManualA-23Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

A-24Notebook PC User ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

Notebook PC User ManualA-25This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

A-26Notebook PC User ManualDeclarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

Notebook PC User ManualA-27(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio

A-28Notebook PC User ManualCE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the require

Notebook PC User ManualA-29Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.Installing the Battery Pack1212121221121123

A-30Notebook 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-31UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

A-32Notebook 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-33Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

A-34Notebook PC User ManualOptical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont

Notebook PC User ManualA-35Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

A-36Notebook PC User ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC User ManualA-37SpanishSwedish

A-38Notebook PC User ManualEuropean Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follow

Notebook PC User ManualA-39Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

12Notebook PC User ManualConnecting the Power Adapter13110V-220V2Opening the LCD display panel1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb.

A-40Notebook PC User ManualCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

Notebook PC User ManualA-41Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

A-42Notebook PC User ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

Notebook PC User Manual13Turning on the Power1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel.2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6

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2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

16Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs by territory.2465731

Notebook PC User Manual17 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio r

18Notebook PC User Manual7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mou

Notebook PC User Manual19Bottom Side4657312The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.W

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

20Notebook PC User Manual Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 (3.5” HDD) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service cent

Notebook PC User Manual21Right Side12 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optical

22Notebook PC User Manual54 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, poin

Notebook PC User Manual23Left Side12 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatib

24Notebook PC User Manual5678HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between

Notebook PC User Manual25Rear SideFront SideHDMI1 Battery Pack Inside the bottom cover, the battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook

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3Chapter 3: Getting Started

28Notebook PC User Manual13110V-220V2Power SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery powe

Notebook PC User Manual29IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

Notebook PC User Manual3Status Indicators ...48Chapter 4: U

30Notebook 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 Manual31IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufactu

32Notebook PC User ManualWARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the b

Notebook PC User Manual33IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

34Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

Notebook PC User Manual35You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

36Notebook PC User ManualWARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

Notebook PC User Manual37IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

38Notebook PC User ManualEmergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

Notebook PC User Manual39Sleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

4Notebook PC User ManualCE Marking ... A-28IC Radiatio

40Notebook PC User ManualSleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are

Notebook PC User Manual41Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

42Notebook PC User ManualSpecial Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colore

Notebook PC User Manual43LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

44Notebook PC User ManualPower4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes c

Notebook PC User Manual45Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensiv

46Notebook PC User ManualMultimedia Control Keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia a

Notebook PC User Manual47SwitchesSwitches and Status Indicators Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebo

48Notebook PC User ManualStatus Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the N

Notebook PC User Manual49 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

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4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

52Notebook 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 Manual53Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

54Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual55Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

56Notebook PC User ManualThree-finger sliding - Slide three fingertips up on th touchpad to show all applications. Slide down to show desktop. Slide lef

Notebook PC User Manual57The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

58Notebook PC User Manual2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in che

Notebook PC User Manual59Storage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data sto

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 Manual3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’s center until the dis

Notebook PC User Manual61Actual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

62Notebook PC User ManualA CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted,

Notebook PC User Manual63Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

64Notebook 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 Manual65Removing the primary 3.5” hard disk drive 12121212211211233212121212121221121123321212

66Notebook PC User ManualInstalling the primary 3.5” hard disk drive12121212211211233212121212121221121123321212

Notebook PC User Manual67Removing the primary 2.5” hard disk drive 1212121221121123321212

68Notebook PC User ManualInstalling the primary 2.5” hard disk drive212

Notebook PC User Manual69Removing the secondary 2.5” hard disk drive 12

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

70Notebook PC User ManualInstalling the secondary 2.5” hard disk drive 21

Notebook PC User Manual71Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

72Notebook PC User ManualThe built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

Notebook PC User Manual73Twisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-thro

74Notebook PC User ManualWireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

Notebook PC User Manual75Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

76Notebook PC User ManualWindows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual775. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

78Notebook PC User ManualBluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

Notebook PC User Manual79 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.3. From Control Pa

8Notebook PC User ManualSAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).D

80Notebook PC User Manual6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

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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

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.: Select Scree n: Select ItemEnter: Select +

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 ManualI/O Interface SecurityTo lock the I/O interface:1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.2. Select an inte

Notebook PC User ManualA-7USB Interface SecurityTo lock the USB interface:1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface

A-8Notebook PC User ManualHDD PasswordTo set the HDD password:1. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in a password and press [Ent

Notebook PC User ManualA-9Save ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. :

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

A-10Notebook PC User ManualCommon Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs.1.

Notebook PC User ManualA-11Hardware Problem - Built-in CameraThe built-in camera does not work correctly.1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there ar

A-12Notebook PC User ManualSymptom & Solutions:A. ProblemmightbeintheMB,HDD,orNB;visitalocalservicecenterforassistance.B. Problem

Notebook PC User ManualA-13CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yo

A-14Notebook PC User Manual5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You must backup

Notebook PC User ManualA-15Software Problem - BIOSUpdating the BIOS.1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file f

A-16Notebook PC User ManualRecovering Your Notebook PCUsing Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two

A-18Notebook PC User ManualUsing the Recovery DVD:1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON.2. Re

Notebook PC User ManualA-19DVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD title