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Page 1 - Notebook PC User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualJuly 2012E7596

Page 2 - Table of Contents

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

Page 3 - Appendix

A-22Notebook PC User ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

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Notebook PC User ManualA-23This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

Page 5 - Notebook PC

A-24Notebook PC User ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

Page 6 - Notes for This Manual

Notebook PC User ManualA-25Declarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

Page 7 - Safety Precautions

A-26Notebook PC User Manual(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio

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Notebook PC User ManualA-27CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the require

Page 9 - Adapter Information

A-28Notebook PC User ManualWireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

Page 10 - Airplane Precautions

Notebook PC User ManualA-29 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Hau

Page 11 - Preparing your Notebook PC

A-30Notebook PC User ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

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Notebook PC User ManualA-31Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved powe

Page 13 - Knowing the parts

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.BCAACBCInstalling the Battery PackA.

Page 14 - Top Side

A-32Notebook PC User ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

Page 15 - 14" model

Notebook PC User ManualA-33Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont

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A-34Notebook PC User ManualMacrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

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Notebook PC User ManualA-35CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Page 18 - Bottom Side

A-36Notebook PC User ManualSpanishSwedish

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Notebook PC User ManualA-37European Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follow

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A-38Notebook PC User ManualGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

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Notebook PC User ManualA-39Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

Page 22 - Right Side

A-40Notebook 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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Notebook PC User ManualA-41EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

Page 24 - Left Side

12Notebook PC User ManualOpening the display panelA. Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb.B. Slowly tilt

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A-42Notebook PC User ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

Page 26 - Rear Side

2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

Page 27 - Front Side

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs for each territory.The top side may vary in appearance depending on model.15” model2357614

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Notebook PC User Manual1514" model2357614

Page 29 - Getting Started

16Notebook PC User Manual1234 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple aud

Page 30 - Power System

Notebook PC User Manual1756 Power Button The power button turns the Notebook PC ON and OFF, and wakes it up from suspend mode. Press the power butto

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18Notebook PC User ManualBottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.15"

Page 32 - Using Battery Power

Notebook PC User Manual1914" model5The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operat

Page 33 - Battery Care

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

Page 34 - The Power-On Self Test (POST)

20Notebook PC User Manual Spring Battery Lock The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, i

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Notebook PC User Manual2145 Memory (RAM) CompartmentMemory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional m

Page 36 - Checking Battery Power

22Notebook PC User ManualRight Side41 2 56341 2 56312/ Headphone Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Noteb

Page 37 - Charging the Battery Pack

Notebook PC User Manual2343 Optical Drive (on selected models) The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook P

Page 38 - Power Options

24Notebook 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

Page 39 - Emergency Shutdown

Notebook PC User Manual25534 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or p

Page 40 - Power Management Modes

26Notebook PC User ManualRear Side Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source an

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Front Side Memory Card Reader Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such a

Page 43 - Special Keyboard Functions

3Chapter 3: Getting Started

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Notebook PC User Manual3Button ...48Status

Page 45 - Microsoft Windows Keys

30Notebook PC User ManualPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Th

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Notebook PC User Manual31Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other elec

Page 47 - Multimedia Control Keys

32Notebook PC User ManualUsing Battery PowerThe Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of b

Page 48 - Button and Status Indicators

Notebook PC User Manual33Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retai

Page 49 - Status Indicators

34Notebook PC User ManualTo protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

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Notebook PC User Manual35If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in

Page 51 - Using the Notebook PC

36Notebook PC User ManualYou will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

Page 52 - Touchpad

Notebook PC User Manual37DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must con

Page 53 - Using the touchpad

38Notebook PC User ManualTo protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Power Option

Page 54 - Touchpad usage illustrations

Notebook PC User Manual39Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

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4Notebook PC User ManualFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ... A-26Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

Page 56 - Caring for the touchpad

40Notebook PC User ManualSleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

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Notebook PC User Manual41Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are

Page 58 - Storage Devices

42Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

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Notebook PC User Manual43Special Keyboard FunctionsHot KeysThe following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The commands can only be a

Page 60 - Removing an optical disc

44Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

Page 61 - Emergency eject

Notebook PC User Manual45Power4Gear Hybrid (fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes c

Page 62 - Memory Card Reader

46Notebook PC User ManualKeyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models)The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that ma

Page 63 - Hard Disk Drive

Notebook PC User Manual47Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The foll

Page 64 - Removing the hard disk drive

48Notebook PC User ManualButtonButton and Status Indicators Power Button The power button turns the Notebook PC ON and OFF. It also puts the Noteboo

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

Page 66 - Memory (RAM)

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

Page 67 - Installing the memory (RAM)

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.

Page 68 - Removing the memory (RAM):

4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

Page 69 - Network Connections

52Notebook 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

Page 70 - Using a twisted-pair cable

Notebook PC User Manual53Using the touchpadThe touchpad allows you to use one-finger and multi-finger gestures to move the pointer so you can select and

Page 71 - Wireless Network Connections

54Notebook PC User ManualTap once to select an item.Tap twice to open the selected item.Touchpad usage illustrationsTapping - Tapping on the touchpad

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Notebook PC User Manual55Rotating - Rotating images clockwise or counterclockwise is done on the touchpad by using two fingers.To rotate an image, plac

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56Notebook 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

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Notebook PC User Manual57Disabling the touchpad automaticallyYou can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached.To disa

Page 75 - (on selected models)

58Notebook PC User ManualStorage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data sto

Page 76

Notebook PC User Manual593. 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

Page 77 - Instant On

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

Page 78 - Battery saving mode

60Notebook PC User ManualActual location will vary by model.Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an

Page 79

Notebook PC User Manual61Emergency ejectThe emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in c

Page 80 - Optional Accessories

62Notebook PC User ManualMemory Card ReaderThis Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes

Page 81 - Operating System and Software

Notebook PC User Manual63Hard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical d

Page 82 - System BIOS Settings

64Notebook PC User ManualRemoving the hard disk driveAABBAABABBAAABBBAABBAABABBAAABBB

Page 83 - Security Setting

Notebook PC User Manual65Installing the hard disk driveAABBAABABBAAABBBAABBAABABBAAABBB

Page 84 - To lock the I/O interface:

66Notebook PC User ManualMemory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

Page 85 - Interface Security

Notebook PC User Manual67Installing the memory (RAM)ABABCAAABBABABABCAAABBABABABCAAABBAB

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68Notebook PC User ManualRemoving the memory (RAM):ABABCAAABBABABABCAAABBABABABCAAABBAB

Page 87 - Save Changes

Notebook PC User Manual69Network ConnectionsYour Notebook PC allows you to connect to the internet and other networks using the following wired and wi

Page 88 - Troubleshooting

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

Page 89 - Using the battery pack

70Notebook PC User ManualUsing a twisted-pair cableThe cable used to connect the Notebook PC to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straigh

Page 90

Notebook PC User Manual71Wireless Network Connections Wireless LAN (WLAN) This Notebook PC’s built-in WLAN is a compact and easy-to-use wireless Ether

Page 91

72Notebook PC User Manual3. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list then click Connect.If you cannot find the desired ac

Page 92 - Updating the BIOS

Notebook PC User Manual73Using Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure modeThe built-in WLAN in this Notebook PC is also a client adapter that allows you to us

Page 93 - Recovery options for your

74Notebook PC User ManualInfrastructure modeThe Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network creat

Page 94 - AI Recovery

Notebook PC User Manual75Bluetooth allows you to access other devices such as Notebook PCs, desktop PCs, tablets, and mobile phones that are also Blue

Page 95

76Notebook PC User Manual2. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the Windows® Notification area then select Add a device.3. Select a Bluetooth-ena

Page 96 - DVD-ROM Drive Information

Notebook PC User Manual77If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately.USB Charger+ is available in your USB 3.0 charge port.USB Charger+U

Page 97 - Region Definitions

78Notebook PC User ManualBattery saving modeThe battery saving mode enables longer standby times, allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) d

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A Appendix

Page 99 - Internal Modem Compliancy

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

Page 100 - Non-Voice Equipment

A-2Notebook PC User ManualOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional) Attach

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Notebook PC User ManualA-3Operating System and SoftwareThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed

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A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.→←: S el ec t Sc reen ↑↓ : Se le ct I te m

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Notebook PC User ManualA-5Security SettingTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a

Page 104 - Declaration of Conformity

A-6Notebook PC User ManualI/O Interface SecurityTo lock the I/O interface:1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.2. Select an inte

Page 105 - CE Marking

Notebook PC User ManualA-7USB Interface SecurityTo lock the USB interface:1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface

Page 106 - 2483.5 MHz

A-8Notebook PC User ManualHDD PasswordTo set the HDD password:1. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in a password and press [Ent

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Notebook PC User ManualA-9Save ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Ver

Page 108 - UL Safety Notices

A-10Notebook PC User ManualTroubleshooting This section presents some common problems and possible solutions for your Notebook PC.The optical disc dri

Page 109 - TV Tuner Notices

Notebook PC User ManualA-11• If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. • If the problem still exists, conta

Page 110

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

Page 111 - CDRH Regulations

A-12Notebook PC User Manual• Close some running applications to decrease the system load.• Check your system for viruses.• Try restoring your system

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Notebook PC User ManualA-13You must back up all your data to another location before doing the recovery process.Install an anti-virus software to prot

Page 113 - CTR 21 Approval

A-14Notebook PC User ManualUpdating the BIOS.1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the

Page 114

Notebook PC User ManualA-15Using the Recovery Partition or the DVD Recovery (for selected models) allows you to reformat your hard drive and restore y

Page 115 - European Union Eco-label

A-16Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to entire HD. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system part

Page 116 - Declaration

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Using the Recovery DVD:DVD::Do not restart or turn off your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Do not remove the Reco

Page 117 - Copyright Information

A-18Notebook PC User ManualDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You ca

Page 118 - Service and Support

Notebook PC User ManualA-19Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Ic

Page 119 - __________

A-20Notebook PC User ManualBlu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition (HD) videos and o

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Notebook PC User ManualA-21Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw

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