Asus U47VC User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualFebruary 2012E6947U47A/ U47VC/Q400

10Notebook PC User ManualCovering Your Notebook PCPurchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.Charging Y

A-30Notebook PC User ManualMacrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

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Notebook PC User ManualA-33European Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follow

A-34Notebook PC User ManualGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

Notebook PC User ManualA-35Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

A-36Notebook PC User ManualLimitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

Notebook PC User ManualA-37EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

A-38Notebook 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.escpauseprt scsysrqdeletehomepguppgdnendbackspaceenterinsertnum lk scr lkbrea

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 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapt

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.1 2 345T

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 Manual19 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retail

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

20Notebook PC User ManualFront Side21 Status Indicator The LED indicators light up when the Notebook PC is in use. Flash Memory Slot Normally an e

Notebook PC User Manual21Right Side123 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optica

22Notebook PC User Manual56HDMIHDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is provided for transmitting uncompressed digital-audio and vide

Notebook PC User Manual23Left Side123 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power suppli

24Notebook PC User Manual45 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,

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 Manual29121IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufa

Notebook PC User Manual3Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PCTouchpad ...

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 FunctionsHot KeysThe following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The commands can only be a

Notebook PC User Manual39fnf1 f2f3 f4f5 f6 f7f8f9f10f11f12LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monito

4Notebook PC User ManualWireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ... A-25France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ...

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

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 The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The foll

Notebook PC User Manual43Switches and Status IndicatorsSwitches Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recover

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 ManualDO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad. These objects may damage the touchpad’s surface.Touchp

Notebook PC User Manual49Using the touchpadThe touchpad allows you to use one-finger and multi-finger gestures to move the pointer so you can select and

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User ManualTap once to select an item.Touchpad usage illustrationsTapping - Tapping on the touchpad allows you to select items onscreen

Notebook PC User Manual51Rotating - Rotating images clockwise or counterclockwise is done on the touchpad by using two fingers.To rotate an image, plac

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 Manual533. Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option. Disabling the touchpad automaticallyYou

54Notebook 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 Manual55Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray

56Notebook 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 Manual57Actual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

58Notebook 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 Manual59112221212Removing the hard disk driveInstalling the hard disk drive1212Locating the hard disk drive11222121211222121211222121

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 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 Manual61The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

62Notebook 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 Manual63Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

64Notebook 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 Manual65Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

66Notebook 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 Manual67Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

68Notebook 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 Manual696. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

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

70Notebook 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 cr ee n : Se le ct Item Ent e

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

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-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

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

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

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

A-24Notebook 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-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 ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

Notebook PC User ManualA-29Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont