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    E6994 Notebook PC User Manual December 2011
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    1: Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Options 36 Power Management Modes 38 Sleep and Hibernate 38 Thermal Power Control 40 Special Keyboard Functions 41 Colored Hot Keys 41 Microsoft Windows
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    models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your
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    21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-36 European Union Eco-label A-38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-39 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Copyright Information A-40 Limitation of Liability A-41 Service and Support A-41  Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different
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    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 Notebook
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    in municipal waste.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.  Notebook PC User Manual
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    PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook
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    Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 3 1 Notebook PC User Manual 2 110V-220V 11
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    release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual
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    2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
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    Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two
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    as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter
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    VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your
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    5 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 PC to ensure maximum
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    or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The
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    Left Side Intel Series 12 3 AMD Series 4 5 6 12 3 45 6 1 2 3 22 Power (DC) Input The supplied Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use
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    . 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB Manual 23
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    Rear Side Intel Series 1 AMD Series 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single
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    Front Side Intel Series 1 AMD Series 1 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras,
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC PC. Doing so may damage the AC-DC adapter. 28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 29
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    life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional ba2ttery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and of working data. To install the battery pack: 3 1 2 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).You must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 31
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    BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem series Manual
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    servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User
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    the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. STR Manual
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    must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. Notebook PC User Manual 35
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    Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or will provide a dialog box to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at
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    . IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Notebook PC User Manual 37
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    can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can define Sleep/Hibernate or Manual
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    RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.
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    temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5
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    series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out
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    switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the
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    lock LED lights up. If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    audio track/ movie chapter. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter. Notebook PC User Manual 45
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    Switches and Status Indicators Switches Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    ) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery
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    in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts.A device driver is still required for working with some application software. Right-click button (zone outside the .These objects can damage the touchpad's surface. 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    gestures to move the pointer so you can select and click items, rotate and zoom images, scroll lists, as well as swipe and switch between windows. Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move
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    once to select an item,then Click once to select an item and double-click to open. view its menu options. Dragging and dropping - Doing the drag-and-drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into on its lifting it off the touchpad. new location. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    , you can enlarge or reduce the view size of your selected image. Spread apart/bring together two fingers to zoom in/out. Notebook PC User Manual 53
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    swipe pages from left to right/right to left. You can also use this gesture to switch between active windows on your desktop. Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it . The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse. 2. Select the ELAN tab. 3. Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option. 4. Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit. Notebook PC User
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    the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning. SD Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User
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    hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center model.The secondary hard disk drive bay may be empty Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    Locating the hard disk drives Removing the hard disk drives 2 1 1 12 2 2 21 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 2 2 Installing the hard disk drives 2 1 1 22 2 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory
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    -in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled
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    . If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet
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    standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 68 Notebook PC
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    Section 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 3. Click the wireless network and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 69
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    icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 70 Notebook PC User Manual
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    , share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices. 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see
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    Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. 3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices
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    6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next. 7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting. Notebook PC User Manual 73
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    charge USB devices compatible with Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1) specifications while your Notebook PC is turned on. USB Charger+ is available drops below your set threshold. • The USB port that supports USB Charger+ does not support USB device wake up function. • If your connected device
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    A Appendix
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    no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows
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    Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact
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    System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
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    Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the Administrator's password is this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like
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    would like to lock and click LOCKED. The I/O Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual
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    , you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P0: ST9500420AS P1: HL-DT-STBDDVDRW Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9
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    recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Manager" to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware
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    service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem running (see taskbar), close them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect
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    system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized. 6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance
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    Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA
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    to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next
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    Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities
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    to boot from instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers
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    to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD- geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright
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    Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands
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    and Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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    operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, PC User Manual
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    the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No A-24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-25
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    can 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 will could void your authority to operate the equipment. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and
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    marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows
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    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 me 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A-29
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    check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or Manual A-31
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    building entrance. 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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-32 Notebook PC User
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    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. til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Notebook PC User Manual A-33
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    manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-34 Notebook PC User
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    is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notebook PC User Manual A-35
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese A-36 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Spanish Swedish Notebook PC User Manual A-37
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    upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY press any key on the keyboard. Please visit http://www.energy supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC
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    life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in
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    or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
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    this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC User Manual
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    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Notebook PC Model name : K45A, A45A, R400A, K45V, A45V 2006 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directiveʳ EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) EN 300 440-2
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Notebook PC User Manual
December 2011
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