Asus N43JF User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualOctober 2010E6170Downloaded 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-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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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 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

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

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

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 partsDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideOFF ONAudio by Bang & Olufsen ICEpowerR5761012431189 Camera Cover Switch (on selected models) The camera cover

Notebook PC User Manual1534562 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other in

16Notebook PC User Manual910118 Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key. The key toggles power savings between various

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom Side251 34The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in oper

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 Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retaile

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

20Notebook PC User ManualRight SideOFFON1 274 56312 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 dev

Notebook PC User Manual213456 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optical drive m

22Notebook PC User ManualLeft SideHDMI1 5 6 72 3 41Air VentsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that pa

Notebook PC User Manual2345 USB Port (2.0/1.1) USB Port (2.0/1.1) Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect

24Notebook PC User ManualRear Side31 24 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compa

Notebook PC User Manual25234 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied throug

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3Chapter 3: Getting StartedDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

28Notebook 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 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 Manual3Switches and Status Indicators ...46Switches ...

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 Manual31312To remove the battery pack:IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specific

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 ManualCE Marking ... A-24IC Radiatio

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 ManualCrossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will

Notebook PC User Manual43There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu

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 Manual45Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia a

46Notebook PC User ManualSwitchesSwitches and Status Indicators Express Gate Key / Power4Gear Key When the Notebook PC is powered off, Press this ke

Notebook PC User Manual47Status Indicators Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock al

48Notebook PC User Manual 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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1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PCDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

50Notebook 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 Manual51Using the TouchpadThe touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of u

52Notebook PC User ManualPress the left pointer button and release.Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.Touchpad Usage IllustrationsClicking/Tappin

Notebook PC User Manual53Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing

54Notebook PC User ManualThree-finger tapping - Use three fingers to tap the touchpad. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse.Downloaded

Notebook PC User Manual55The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

56Notebook 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 Manual57Optical DriveInserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray w

58Notebook 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 Manual59Actual location will vary by model.Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used t

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 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 Manual61WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as exte

62Notebook PC User ManualRemoving the hard disk drives1 2Installing the hard disk drives21Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Notebook PC User Manual63Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

64Notebook 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 Manual65E-SATAHDMIHDMITwisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a

66Notebook 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 Manual67Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

68Notebook PC User ManualWindows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual695. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

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

70Notebook PC User ManualBluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

Notebook PC User Manual71 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.3. From Control Pa

72Notebook PC User Manual6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

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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

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 I te m En

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

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-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

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

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 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

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