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    E6807 Notebook PC User Manual 15.6" : B53 Series 14.0" : B43 Series July 2011
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    Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side...14 Bottom Side...18 Right Side...22 Left Side...26 Front Side...29 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...32 Using AC Power 32 Using Battery Power 34 Battery Care...35 Powering
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    models 84 Enabling TPM Support 85 Clearing TPM Secured Data 85 USB Charger+...86 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition
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    -in Modem A-32 European Union Eco-label A-34 ENERGY STAR complied product A-34 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-35 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-35 Copyright Information A-36 Limitation of Liability A-37 Service and Support A-37  Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC
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    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 using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois
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    power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
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    level. DC Fan warning Please note that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER. Ensure to keep your body from the moving fan 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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    battery pack as long as it is 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 your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 2 1 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 2 1 2 3 HDMI 3 110v-220v Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. OFF ON 12 Notebook PC User Manual
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    2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
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    Break Sysrq Insert Backspace Num Lk Scr Lk Enter 78 Home 9 PgUp 45 6 Shift Alt Ctrl 12 End 3 PgDn Enter 0 Insert Delete 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    protective camera cover. Slide the switch to the left to close the camera cover. Slide the switch to the right to open the camera cover. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    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 power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter
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    Windows operating system. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    battery pack size varies depending on model. 15.6" model 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    14.0" model 1 23 4 5 6 7 Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 5 Power Station Connector The power station connector allows the Notebook PC to interface with
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    and configures accordingly. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. 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
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    (Universal Serial 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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    connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 10 LAN 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
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    -standard, high-definition consumer electronics video formats. HDMI display devices utilize transition minimized differential signaling (TMDS) to carry audiovisual information through the same HDMI cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25
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    PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 2 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Notebook PC User Manual 27
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    The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers Combo or headphones. Using devices for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 9 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB
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    -in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot This Notebook PC has a built-in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write data to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you
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    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 Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory
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    through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed
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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 35
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    such as the BIOS version can be seen. 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 with the display
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    Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User Manual 37
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    when the battery power is depleted. STR is not the same as power OFF. STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    battery voltage is too high. WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged.The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it 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
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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. 40
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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 destruction
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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 power indicator will blink in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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). • for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    to reflect the GPU being used. Click OK to finish. By default, your notebook is configured to automatically select the optimal GPU mode depending on the power source. GPU when on battery and then click OK. The HDMI port only functions in High-performance GPU mode. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    remain the same. Follow 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 screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 45
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    /Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an models) 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows "Calculator" application. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    as numbers or as pointer directions. The pointer direction keys are for navigation between fields or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table. 48 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 49
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    PgDn End Break Sysrq Insert Backspace Num Lk Scr Lk 78 Home 9 PgUp Enter 45 6 Shift Alt Ctrl 12 End 3 PgDn Enter 0 Insert Delete 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. ASUS Scene Switch Key pointing device). To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button again. Notebook PC User Manual 51
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    0 Insert Delete OFF ON Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON OFF ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to- RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
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    ). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one , the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Notebook PC User Manual 53
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working
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    the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer. Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger right Slide finger backward Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    ."The following two examples produce the same results. DoubleClicking DoubleTapping Press the left button twice and release. 58 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    a window up/down/left/right. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    Two-finger tapping - Use two fingers to tap the touchpad. This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse. Three-finger tapping - Use three fingers to tap the touchpad. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. This feature is normally OFF, to turn ON this feature: 1. Select the option
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    2. Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not instructions below. 2. Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up. Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket. 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter " in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 65
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    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. Gently . Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 2 1 66 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 67
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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. 68 Notebook PC User Manual
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    visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the hard disk cover. Notebook PC User Manual 69
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    15.6" model Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 70 Notebook PC User Manual
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    14.0" model Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 71
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    (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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    15.6" model 14.0" model Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 73
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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 / 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
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    with RJ-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
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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 network , the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point Notebook PC User Manual PDA 77
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    (the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. 78 Notebook PC User Manual
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    area. 4. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. If you 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 79
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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. 80 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Internet. You may also use it for SMS messaging. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 81
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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. 82 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 83
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    , file protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy concerns. TPM helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS, operating system, or any non-TPM application. The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it. 84 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Support Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Set TPM Support to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Advanced TPM Configuration TPM Support your TPM secured data. Notebook PC User Manual 85
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    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 up function. • If your connected device is overheated, smoking, or has abnormal odors, remove the device immediately. 86 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer
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    and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This 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
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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 1.28.1119. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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    [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. Notebook PC User Manual A-5
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    you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. If you want to restore default settings, choose Restore Defaults. You Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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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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    power cord connections, otherwise visit a local 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 PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. Enter
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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. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-11
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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. A-14 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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    , you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 Notebook PC User Manual A-17
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    , give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview On with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties" A-18 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-19
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    Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes 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-20 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-21
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    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there equipment. A-22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Regulations #47, part 15.193, the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual
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    antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to
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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-25
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    France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible 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
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    building entrance. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Notebook PC
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    in the United States. WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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-31
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese A-32 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Spanish Swedish Notebook PC User Manual A-33
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    providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Notebook PC User Manual A-35
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    No part of this manual, including ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. A-36 Notebook PC User 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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    : ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Notebook PC Model name : B43E, B43S conform Date: Jun. 24, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 : Declaration Date: Jun. 10, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Notebook PC User Manual A-39
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Notebook PC User Manual
July 2011
E6807
15.6” : B53 Series
14.0” : B43 Series