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Notebook PC User ManualAugust 2012E7602

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

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.Connecting the Power Adapter123

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.e65724813

Notebook PC User Manual1512 Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video confere

16Notebook PC User Manual Spillproof Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depresse

Notebook PC User Manual17Knowing the PartsRight Side123 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using K

18Notebook PC User Manual45/ Headphone Output / Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal

Notebook PC User Manual19 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through t

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

20Notebook PC User ManualFront Side Status Indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Power

3Chapter 3: Getting Started

22Notebook 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 Manual23You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country.WARNING! DO NOT c

24Notebook 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 Manual25IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

26Notebook 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 Manual27You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

28Notebook 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 Manual29IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Notebook PC User Manual3Caring for the Touchpad ...43Flash Memory Card Read

30Notebook 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 Manual31Sleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

32Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual33Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys (on selected models)The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’

34Notebook 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 Manual35Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes c

36Notebook PC User ManualMultimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The follo

4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

38Notebook 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 Manual39Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

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40Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual41Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

42Notebook PC User ManualTwo-finger tapping - Use two fingers to tap the touchpad. This action enable user to show pop-out menu.

Notebook PC User Manual43The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

44Notebook PC User ManualWARNING! To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows notification area before removing t

Notebook PC User Manual45The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

46Notebook 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 Manual47Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

48Notebook 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 Manual49Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook 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 Manual51Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

52Notebook 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 Manual536. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

54Notebook 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 Manual55IMPORTANT! Use your TPM application’s “Backup” or “Migration” function to backup your TPM security data.Enabling TPM SupportE

56Notebook PC User ManualClearing TPM Secured DataWhen TPM State is set to [Enabled], Pending TPM Operation will appear. Set this item to [TPM Clear]

Notebook PC User Manual57USB Charger+USB Charger+ helps charge your USB devices compatible with Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1) specifications wh

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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

A-2Notebook PC User ManualOperating System and SoftwareThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed

Notebook PC User ManualA-3System BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.The BIOS screens in this section are for refere

A-4Notebook PC User Manual2. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1.

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

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

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

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:/

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).

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 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

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

A-32Notebook PC User ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC User ManualA-33SpanishSwedish

A-34Notebook PC User ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Departm

Notebook PC User ManualA-35Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

A-36Notebook PC User ManualCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

Notebook PC User ManualA-37Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

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