Asus U36SG-DS51 User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualMay 2011E6566

10Notebook PC User ManualCover Your Notebook PCPurchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.Charge Your B

A-34Notebook PC User ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

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

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 for each territory.324561789

Notebook PC User Manual15 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interac

16Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.121 2 34

18Notebook PC User Manual Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted,

Notebook PC User Manual19Right Side123 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out sig

2Notebook PC User ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s Manual ...

20Notebook PC User Manual456 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 devi

Notebook PC User Manual21Left Side123 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compati

22Notebook PC User Manual45 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 Manual23Rear Side1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source a

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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 Manual29211132IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the man

Notebook PC User Manual3Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PCPointing Device ...

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

Notebook PC User Manual39LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

4Notebook PC User ManualUL Safety Notices ... A-25Nordic Lithium C

40Notebook PC User ManualMicrosoft Windows KeysFn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows switching betwee

Notebook PC User Manual41Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensiv

42Notebook PC User ManualMultimedia Control Keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia a

Notebook PC User Manual43Switches and Status IndicatorsSwitchesPower4Gear Key (on selected models) Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the P

44Notebook PC User Manual Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in

Notebook PC User Manual45 Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. T

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4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

48Notebook 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 Manual49Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual51Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

52Notebook PC User ManualTwo-finger tapping - Use two fingers to tap the touchpad. This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse.Three-

Notebook PC User Manual53The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

54Notebook PC User Manual2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached

Notebook PC User Manual55Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

56Notebook PC User ManualInstalling a Memory Card:Removing a Memory Card:3(This is only an example.)3(This is only an example.)Memory (RAM)Additional

Notebook PC User Manual57The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

58Notebook 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 Manual59Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

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 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 Manual61Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

62Notebook 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 Manual63Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

64Notebook 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 Manual656. 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 Appendix

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

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

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.: Se le ct S creen : Se le ct I te m Ent

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

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

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

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

A-18Notebook PC User ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

Notebook PC User ManualA-19This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

A-20Notebook PC User ManualDeclarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

Notebook PC User ManualA-21(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio

A-22Notebook PC User ManualCE Mark WarningCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the re

Notebook PC User ManualA-23Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

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

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Notebook PC User ManualA-25UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

A-26Notebook PC User ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

Notebook PC User ManualA-27Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

A-28Notebook PC User ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC User ManualA-29SpanishSwedish

A-30Notebook 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-31Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

A-32Notebook PC User ManualCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

Notebook PC User ManualA-33Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle