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E5094 Notebook PC User Manual December 2009 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 2
the Touchpad 7 Knowing the Parts 8 Right Side...8 Left Side ...10 Rear Side...12 Front Side...13 Recovering Your Notebook PC 14 Using Recovery Partition 14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models 23 REACH ...23 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 24 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 3
Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 4
should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 5
Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 6
Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 7
item. B. Use the left and right buttons like a standard mouse. C. Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll up or down a window. Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 8
and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (2.0) some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 9
, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 10
comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 10 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 11
tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 12
to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 12 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 13
Front Side 1 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 13 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 14
2 7 6 5 4 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 15
lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 16
at the back of the motherboard and will be populated by memory at the factory if the Notebook PC comes with four DIMM slots. We recommend you visit an authorized service center or retailer if you would like to upgrade or change the memory installed on DIMM slot 2. 4 3 1 16 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 17
comes with two DIMM slots. 3 1 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 18
an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 19
as drive"C". Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 20
instructions to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 20 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 21
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Notebook PC User Manual 21 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 22
1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA." This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure . End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of to [EN 300 328-2] 22 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 23
during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 24
entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord 24 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 25
France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. Notebook PC User Manual 25 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 26
) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 27
-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Notebook PC User Manual 27 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 28
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) 28 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 29
; U.S. Patent Design D563,594; D557,695; D545,803; D542,256; D538,276; D534,889; D518,041; D510,325; D510,324; D509,194; Patents Pending. Notebook PC User Manual 29 - Asus A42N | User Manual - Page 30
Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C Country TAIWAN Authorized Representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual
December 2009
E5094