Asus G53sx User Manual

HDMINotebook PC User ManualMay 2010E6648

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

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

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

Notebook PC User ManualA-33SpanishSwedish

A-34Notebook 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-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

A-38Notebook PC User ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

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.12435679108

Notebook PC User Manual15 3D Indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the 3D function is activated. 3D Vision IR port (on selec

16Notebook PC User Manual Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom Side2 121 35 4The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on mode

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 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory w

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

20Notebook PC User ManualRight Side123HDMI1 4 5 6 7 82 3 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook

Notebook PC User Manual2145 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 devic

22Notebook PC User Manual Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through t

Notebook PC User Manual23Left Side123 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optical

24Notebook PC User Manual5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, point

Notebook PC User Manual25Rear Side1 22 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power sourc

26Notebook PC User ManualFront Side221 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/

3Chapter 3: Getting Started

28Notebook PC User ManualHDMI123110V-220VPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery

Notebook PC User Manual29IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

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

30Notebook 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 Manual31IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufactu

32Notebook 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 Manual33IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

34Notebook 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 Manual35WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

36Notebook 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 Manual37Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

38Notebook PC User ManualSleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

Notebook PC User Manual39Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are

4Notebook PC User ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ... A-25UL Safety Notices ...

40Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual41Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colore

42Notebook 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 Manual43Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes c

44Notebook PC User ManualKeyboard as PointersThe keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease

Notebook PC User Manual45Extended Keyboard (on selected models)An extended keyboard is available on selected models. The extended keyboard has a dedic

46Notebook PC User ManualMultimedia Control Keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia a

Notebook PC User Manual47SwitchesSwitches and Status Indicators Light Cancellation key Toggles the keyboard LED and the instant keys light ON and OF

48Notebook PC User Manual 3D Mode Switch Key (on 3D models) Toggles to activate the 3D mode function and again to switch back to 2D mode. This functi

Notebook PC User Manual49Status IndicatorsTopFront Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly wh

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook 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

52Notebook 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 Manual53Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

54Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual55Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

56Notebook PC User ManualScrolling - Use one fingertip to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right. If your displ

Notebook PC User Manual57The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

58Notebook PC User Manual2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in che

Notebook PC User Manual59Storage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data sto

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 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 Manual61Actual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

62Notebook PC User ManualA CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted,

Notebook PC User Manual63Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

64Notebook 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 Manual65Removing the hard disk drives1 23 4

66Notebook PC User Manual56Installing the hard disk drivesFollow the previous sections and install the hard disk drives in a reverse order.

Notebook PC User Manual67Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

68Notebook PC User ManualThis Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to the following memory population table for a

Notebook PC User Manual69Installing a Memory Card:Removing a Memory Card:3(This is only an example.)3(This is only an example.)

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

70Notebook 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 Manual71Twisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-thro

72Notebook 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 Manual73Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

74Notebook PC User ManualWindows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual755. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

76Notebook PC User ManualBluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

Notebook PC User Manual77 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.3. From Control Pa

78Notebook PC User Manual6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

A Appendix

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-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 ManualSave ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. :

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

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

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