Asus B43J User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualMay 2010E543015.6” : B53 Series14.0” : B43 SeriesDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

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

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

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

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

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)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseDownloaded

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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

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 ManualThis product is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:7,416,423; 7,415,588; 7,413,402; 7,411,791; 7,408,85

Notebook PC User ManualA-37Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

A-38Notebook PC User ManualLimitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

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A-40Notebook PC User ManualManufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.Address, City No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.CCountry TAIWANAuthorize

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14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs for each territory.ESCF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12Pause Prt ScSysrqDeleteBackspaceHome

Notebook PC User Manual1514.0” modelOFF ON597102114136812 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voi

16Notebook PC User Manual Camera Indicator (on selected models) The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. Camera (on selected

Notebook PC User Manual17 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to t

18Notebook PC User ManualBottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.WARNING!

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

20Notebook 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 Manual216 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory

22Notebook PC User ManualRight SideHDMIE-SATA91014531121095 7 864111278615.6” model14.0” modelHDMIE-SATA91014531121095 7 8641112786Downloaded from LpM

Notebook PC User Manual231234 Wireless Switch (on selected models) Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Wh

24Notebook PC User Manual789 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optical drive ma

Notebook PC User Manual2510 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable f

26Notebook PC User ManualLeft SideE-SATAHDMI78143257819632410615.6” model14.0” modelE-SATAHDMI781432578196324106Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Notebook PC User Manual27654 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied throug

28Notebook PC User Manual Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals

Notebook PC User Manual29Front Side231OFF ON142 315.6” model14.0” model231OFF ON142 3 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various

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

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32Notebook 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 Manual33IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

34Notebook 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 Manual35IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufactu

36Notebook 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 Manual37IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

38Notebook 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 Manual39WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

4Notebook PC User ManualDeclarations and Safety Statements ... A-22Federal Communications Commission

40Notebook 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 Manual41Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

42Notebook PC User ManualSleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

Notebook PC User Manual43Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

44Notebook PC User ManualSwitchable Graphics Technology (on selected models)Switchable Graphics Technology allows you to select from the integrated a

Notebook PC User Manual45OFF ONThe Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow

46Notebook 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 Manual47Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display co

48Notebook 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 Manual49Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The follo

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50Notebook PC User ManualSwitchesSwitches and Status IndicatorsESCF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12Pause Prt ScSysrqDeleteBackspaceHomeNum LkScr

Notebook PC User Manual51 Express Gate Key / Power4Gear Key (on selected models) When the Notebook is powered off, pressing this key will launch Ex

TopStatus IndicatorsESCF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12Pause Prt ScSysrqDeleteBackspaceHomeNum LkScr LkPgUp PgDnEnterEnterShiftShiftCtrlAltCtrlF

Notebook PC User Manual53 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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56Notebook 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 Manual57Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

58Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual59Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

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 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 Manual61The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

62Notebook 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 Manual63Expansion CardOne 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm expansion card. This new interface is

64Notebook 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 Manual65WARNING! To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows notification area before removing t

66Notebook PC User ManualOptical Drive (on selected models)Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject

Notebook PC User Manual673. 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

68Notebook 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 Manual69Hard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical d

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

70Notebook PC User ManualRemoving the hard disk drivesInstalling the hard disk drives1 21 215.6” modelDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Notebook PC User Manual71Removing the hard disk drivesInstalling the hard disk drives1 21 214.0” modelDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

72Notebook PC User ManualMemory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

Notebook PC User Manual7315.6” model14.0” modelInstalling a Memory Card:Removing a Memory Card:3(This is only an example.)3(This is only an example.)D

74Notebook 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 Manual75E-SATATwisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straigh

76Notebook 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 Manual77Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

78Notebook 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 Manual79Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

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).

80Notebook 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 Manual81Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

82Notebook 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 Manual836. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

84Notebook PC User ManualTrusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models)The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the s

Notebook PC User Manual85IMPORTANT! 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

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

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.: Sel ect Sc reen : S elect It em 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