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    E6994 Notebook PC User Manual December 2011
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    PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing Battery Power 34 Charging the Battery Pack 35 Power 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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    65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using A-27 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-33 Optical Drive Safety Information A-34 Laser Safety Information A-34 Service warning label A-34 CDRH 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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    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 PC
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    use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
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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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    plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the 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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    Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful 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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    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 manual installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information
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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
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    Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected
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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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    and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use.Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports
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    Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be 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
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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, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall 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 PC User Manual
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    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 with a faulty AC-DC adapter. This when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 29
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    Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup
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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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    flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF ready for the installation of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User 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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    warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter. Left-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long
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    Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95%.This prevents the battery from charging frequently. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. The battery stops charging if the temperature is
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    or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, 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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    or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some demand. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options Manual
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    Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard powered. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to
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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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    defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down PC User Manual 41
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    (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Fn+C: mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    will automatically 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
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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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    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 power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    -in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the
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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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    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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    , 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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    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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    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 disk drive. Current 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 or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Poor
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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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    performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory
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    a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a 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. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no
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    -11 telephone connectors. 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
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    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 your existing or future wireless network the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    or with a wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 68 Notebook PC User Manual
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    shown. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 3. Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. 4. Select the wireless access point 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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    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 repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 71
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    Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. 3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and 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 USB device wake
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    A Appendix
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    used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive To prevent system failures, use Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard
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    Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers
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    Enter: Select +/-: Change 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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    PC (enter BIOS or OS). The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual A-5
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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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    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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    password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: 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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    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 Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register
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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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    to protect yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Gear" utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website.
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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire 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
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    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 Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions
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    if deleted.Take your Notebook PC 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
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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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    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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    content. 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 DVD and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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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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    National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse 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
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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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    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 as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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    antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject 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
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    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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    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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    batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries 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 due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries
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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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    Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di
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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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    parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/ supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC
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    Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND
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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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