Asus X75A User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualSeptember 2012E7748

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-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

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

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

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

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

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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 layout differs for each territory.2435761

Notebook PC User Manual15 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio r

16Notebook PC User Manual7Bottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model. Touch

Notebook PC User Manual17WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation o

18Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory w

Notebook PC User Manual19Right Side41231 42 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook P

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

20Notebook PC User ManualLeft Side17” model15” model14” model352 419 106 73562 41875462 3187 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC

Notebook PC User Manual21 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with e

22Notebook PC User Manual78 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointi

Notebook PC User Manual23 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals

24Notebook PC User ManualRear Side Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source an

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 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 Manual37Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are

38Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual39Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys (on selected models)The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’

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

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

Notebook PC User Manual45Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the N

46Notebook PC User Manual Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.

4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

48Notebook PC User ManualDO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad. These objects can damage the touchpad’s surface.Pointi

Notebook PC User Manual49Using the TouchpadThe touchpad is an interactive device that simulates the functions of a regular mouse. It allows you to use

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User ManualTap once to select an item.Tap twice to open the selected item.Touchpad usage illustrationsTapping - Tapping on the touc

Notebook PC User Manual51Rotating - Rotating images clockwise/counterclockwise is done on the touchpad using the pinch gesture.Put two fingers on the t

52Notebook PC User ManualThe touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

Notebook PC User Manual53Disabling the Touchpad automaticallyYou can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached.To disa

54Notebook PC User ManualStorage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data sto

Notebook PC User Manual553. 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

56Notebook PC User ManualActual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

Notebook PC User Manual57A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted,

58Notebook PC User ManualFlash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

Notebook PC User Manual59Hard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical d

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 ManualRemoving the hard disk drivesLocating the hard disk drives211221211221211221

Notebook PC User Manual61Installing the hard disk drives211221211221211221

62Notebook PC User ManualMemory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

Notebook PC User Manual63The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

64Notebook 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 Manual65Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

66Notebook 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 Manual67Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

68Notebook 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 Manual69Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

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

70Notebook 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 Manual716. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

72Notebook PC User ManualUSB Charger+USB Charger+ helps charge your USB devices compatible with Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1) specifications wh

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

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 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

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-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. :

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

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

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

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

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

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