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    E6994 Notebook PC User Manual December 2011
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    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...17 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Rear Side...24 Front Side...25 Chapter 3:
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    Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Statement A-27 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-27 Notebook PC User Manual 
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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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    and territories. There 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
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    Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook or enter the Notebook PC. DO leave the Notebook PC on
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    circulation such as a carrying bag. INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT use strong solvents such as that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.  Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 PC surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual 
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    bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it
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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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    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. 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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    in use. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    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 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    size varies depending on model. 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 BLOCK THE VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT
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    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 unit. 3 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the
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    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 compatibility and reliability. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. 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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    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. 5 Optical Drive Electronic
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    this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use 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
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    computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is working under system power on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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    power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows 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 unit. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards.
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. port. You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for
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    -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 with a faulty AC-DC adapter. This Notebook PC may come with to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 29
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    management features through the BIOS setup. Additional ba2ttery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: 3 1 2 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by 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 system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual
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    during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User Manual 33
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    power adapter. Left-click the battery 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 is not the same as power (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    you will have to charge the battery pack.The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack before using extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. Notebook PC User Manual 35
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    system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 36
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    Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC: Hold the power button over 4 seconds. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or
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    Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS to save your work if any are not saved. 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because . (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39
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    These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41
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    LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow 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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    % (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-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 is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    Pointing device The 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 touchpad.These objects can damage the touchpad's surface. 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC User Manual 51
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    your finger from the then slide the same finger without touchpad to drop the item on its lifting it off the touchpad. new location. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    on the touchpad, 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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    to tap the surface too hard.Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 Manual 55
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    files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive (on selected models) Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    be used. It 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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    in place of 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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    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 to hold the CD in place regardless of hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 or retailer for this Notebook 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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    with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX 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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    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 controller. Network
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    wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless otherwise, the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 68
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    cannot find the desired access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 69
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    the wireless network 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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    Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 71
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    in the left blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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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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    (BC 1.1) specifications while your Notebook PC is turned on. USB Charger+ is available in your USB 3.0 port. • The Notebook PC stops charging your connected USB device when the battery charge drops below your set threshold. • The USB port that supports USB Charger+ does not support
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    A Appendix
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    to complement your Notebook PC. USB When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad.
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    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 your dealer for web sites to download individual
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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 Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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    New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. You will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the
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    an interface you 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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    and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    the User Password. You will be asked to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords
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    to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American 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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    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 Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC
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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 - Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Mechanical Problem The problem may
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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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    firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Ensure 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. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the Start
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    system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY.The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted.Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with
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    instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual
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    unless 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 and
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    In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require that all , shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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    Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    their territories; China 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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    on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, A-22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Equipment in which 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 No No 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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    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 for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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    transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended
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    36 Indre 45 Loiret 58 Nièvre 03 Allier 09 Ariège 16 Charente 26 Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A-29
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    within France. Please 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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    chemical reaction. • Do 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 risk of injury to persons or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC User 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 Manual
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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 i henhold 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 laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 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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    all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the STAR joint program. Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Notebook PC User Manual A-39
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    of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL
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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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    : TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: 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, R400V conform with the essential requirements
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Notebook PC User Manual
December 2011
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