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    E5960 Notebook PC User Manual HDMI July 2010
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    Power 28 Using Battery Power 30 Battery Care...31 Powering ON the Notebook PC 32 The Power-On Self Test (POST 32 Checking 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
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    Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery Marking A-24 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada A-24 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A-25 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    A-31 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-32 European Union Eco-label A-34 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-35 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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    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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    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 using a clean cellulose sponge
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    cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.  Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries
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    devices used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through 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 1 3 2 1 Connecting the Power Adapter 2 3 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    panel with your thumb. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Details are described in section 3. 7 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use 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. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 9 Illuminate Keyboard The illuminate keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 2 1 5 4 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 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
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    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 Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Notebook PC User Manual
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    AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through 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 the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Ensure
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    Left Side 1 234 5 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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    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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port
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    faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 2 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V
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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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    have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: 1 3 2 1 2 3 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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    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. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after
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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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    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). 34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    indicator on the 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
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    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 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 of your data. Notebook PC User Manual 37
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    The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and power button. Sleep and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your Notebook PC User Manual
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    your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The Notebook PC User Manual 39
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    and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function the screen 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) -> . You 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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    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 automatically switch the is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry. Use [Num Lk / Scr Lk] to toggle between using the extended keypad 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. Notebook PC
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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 keys ) During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter. 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Indicators Switches Light Cancellation key Toggles the keyboard LED and the instant keys light ON and OFF. Turbo/Express Gate Key Pressing this button will launch Express Gate when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. Pressing this button will boost
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    for red, green, and blue independently. The selected mode is shown on the display. 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
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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 49
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    Indicates that capital lock [Caps 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 capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). 50 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 fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad's surface. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 53
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    examples produce the same results. Clicking Tapping Press the left pointer button and release. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - These Press the left button twice and release. 54 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    over an item, while simultaneously pressing the left button, move the item to your desired location, then release the left button. You can also double-tap and hold the item while dragging it with your the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike. Notebook PC User Manual 55
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    or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents. Zooming in Zoooming out 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    , and other files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive 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. are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    used. It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    eject in place of the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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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 the hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    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. 2 1 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 3 4 Notebook PC User Manual 65
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    5 6 Installing the hard disk drives Follow the previous sections and install the hard disk drives in a reverse order. 66 Notebook PC User Manual
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    service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    the DIMM slot 1 and 4 are located under the keyboard and slot 2 and 3 are at the bottom side. 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 *The DIMM slot 1 is hidden and always pre-installed with a memory in the factory. 4 1 3 2 68 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Installing a Memory Card: (This is only an example.) Removing a Memory Card: 3 (This is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 69
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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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    -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. HDMI Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Notebook PC User Manual 71
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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. 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 73
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    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 you want to connect to from the list to refresh and search in the list again. in the 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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    see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. Notebook PC User Manual 75
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    share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth ] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    settings 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. Notebook PC User Manual 77
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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. 78 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual
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    other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and a solution. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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    Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2009 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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    Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2009 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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    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 for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
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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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    Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be an "Open policy file 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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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. " 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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    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 shown. Aptio Setup Utility
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    at the factory and cannot be restored 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 hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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    and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC.
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    disc, 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
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    particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only costs will be at the expense of the user. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, 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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    Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which 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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    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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    if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999 radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    for Canada This instructions service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. A-24 Notebook PC User Manual
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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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    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 the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not
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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-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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    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-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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    European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. Decreased energy the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Eco-label website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. A-34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/ takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region. Notebook PC User Manual
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    SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY 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 © 2010 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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Notebook PC User Manual
July 2010
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