Asus G74SX-XR1 User Manual

Asus G74SX-XR1 Manual

Asus G74SX-XR1 manual content summary:

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    E6110 Notebook PC User Manual November 2010
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    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...25 Rear Side...27 Front Side...28 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...30 Using AC Power 30 Using Battery Power 32 Battery Care...33
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    Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using A-25 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    PC with built-in Modem A-33 European Union Eco-label A-35 ENERGY STAR complied product A-35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-36 Takeback Services A-36 Copyright Information A-37 Limitation of Liability A-38 Service and Support A-38  Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. 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
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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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    any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the 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 is in use. Notebook PC User Manual 
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    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 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 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. 3D model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Non-3D model 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    lights up when the 3D function is activated. 3D Vision IR port (on selected models) The 3D Vision IR port transmits 3D Vision signals to the 3D glasses when you play a 3D video game or watch 3D movies. Microphone (Built- switch only works when the display panel is opened. Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. You can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 1 2 7 6 5 4 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is 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. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is
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    DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to the following memory population table for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2* DIMM Slot 3* DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 2, and 3 are located at the back of the motherboard and will be populated by
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    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 but the function is only available on selected models. Notebook PC User Manual 21
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    Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so
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    computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital sub monitor port supports a standard VGA
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    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 not to
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    computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports 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. Notebook PC User Manual
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    or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook
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    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 a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Notebook PC User Manual 27
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    Front Side 1 1 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    , the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 You can buy
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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 31
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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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    will shorten the life of the battery. But in any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. WARNING
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    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 your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON Manual
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    warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User
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    power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low
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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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    your operating 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
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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 39
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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 lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the Power menu you want to save your work if any are not saved. 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    lock icon to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41
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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. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Notebook PC User Manual 45
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    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. 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 User Manual 47
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    track/ movie chapter. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter. 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 the system performance to the turbo mode when the Notebook PC is powered on. Press again to switch
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    (on 3D models) Toggles to activate the 3D mode function and again to switch back to 2D mode. This function is only available when playing a 3D video game or watching a 3D movie. Splendid Key (on non-3D models) be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 50 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 51
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    ] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    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 with some application software. Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in
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    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 55
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    examples produce the same results. DoubleClicking DoubleTapping Press the left button twice and release. 56 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    Dragging-Tapping Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike. Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents. Zooming in Zoooming out 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does 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
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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. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted. 4. Slowly push the drive's tray back in. The drive will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc.When the drive stops, the disc great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 63
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    equipment must be 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 to hold the CD or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    data loss may occur. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 65
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    replaceable 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
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    Removing the hard disk drives Notebook PC User Manual 67
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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 to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory after the memory is
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    DIMM slots for your future upgrade. Refer to the following memory population table for a correct memory installation sequence. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2* DIMM Slot 3* DIMM Slot 4 *DIMM slot 2, and 3 are located at the back of the motherboard and will be populated by
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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 71
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    in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as 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
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    RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible 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
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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 configurations transmission without encryption might be visible to others. 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 75
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    access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. Notebook PC User Manual 77
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    to the 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 connections. wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 78 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 79
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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. 80 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! To prevent system 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 applications to enable hardware features, components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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    Enter: Select +/-: Change 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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    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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    Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized 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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    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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    yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON memory. If additional memory was installed after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC
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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system 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
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    POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT
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    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 Manual A-13
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    new partitions"C"(25%) 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. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) 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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    is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting 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, Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand
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    Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which Manual A-19
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    end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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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 could void your authority to operate the equipment. Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity 1b] • 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
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    conformity. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this
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    58 Nièvre 03 Allier 09 Ariège 16 Charente 26 Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-29
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    of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) A-30 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Notebook PC User
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    intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. A-32 Notebook PC User Manual
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Notebook PC User Manual A-33
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Notebook PC User Manual
November 2010
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