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    E5367 Notebook PC User Manual January 2010
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    PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes for This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing Battery Power 34 Charging the Battery Pack 35 Power Options 36 Power Management Modes 38 Sleep and Hibernate 38 Thermal Power Control 39 Special Keyboard Functions 40 Colored Hot Keys 40 Microsoft Windows
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    61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using 25 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-29 Optical Drive Safety Information A-30 Laser Safety Information A-30 Service warning label A-30 CDRH Declaration A-35 Takeback Services A-35 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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    may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different
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    The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC
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    in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95 cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI 1 2 3 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 
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    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. 10 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. 14" model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 12 Notebook PC User Manual
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    15.6"/16" model Notebook PC User Manual 1 4 3 5 6 7 9 13
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    17.3" model 1 4 8 5 3 6 7 9 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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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    keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 14" model 1 2 3 2 1 4 15.6"/16" model 1 2 3 2 1 4 Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    . 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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    to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk
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    1 2 34 17.3" model 58 67 HDMI 9 10 5 11 12 6 7 13 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 ( to the data size transferred. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a
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    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. . Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 10 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can User Manual
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    plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 12 Display include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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    2 15.6"/16" model 1 2 17.3" model HDMI 3 4 5 6 HDMI 3 4 5 76 2 85 9 10 11 12 1 Kensington® Lock Port 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit else overheating may occur. 3 Display (Monitor) Output 4 HDMI HDMI Port 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    box and switches the jack function. Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies
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    to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Front Side 14" model 1 15.6"/16
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It country. HDMI 1 2 3 110V-220V You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and
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    burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. This when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 29
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    Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup
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    safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 31
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    flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF ready for the installation of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual
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    disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User
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    warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter. Left-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long
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    Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95%.This prevents the battery from charging frequently. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. The battery stops charging if the temperature is
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    or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, will provide a dialog box to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at
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    . IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Notebook PC User Manual 37
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    features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to
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    the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. Notebook PC User Manual 39
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    ) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Fn+C: mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 41
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    will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the
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    one 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. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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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. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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." The power switch may differ in appearance by models. Notebook PC User
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    Status Indicators 14" model 15.6"/16" model 17.3" model Top 17.3" model 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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). Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    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 is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 48 Notebook PC User
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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 51
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    interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel"Mouse."The following two examples produce the same results. DoubleClicking DoubleTapping Press the left button twice and release. 52 Lightly but
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    strike. Two-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/ right on the touchpad to scroll 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
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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. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 is normally OFF, to turn ON
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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. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    deleting data on the card or else 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
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    replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook
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    Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location
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    must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software default is to use the
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    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 to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    or with a wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    shown. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 3. Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. 4. Select the wireless access point and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 65
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    icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 66 Notebook PC User Manual
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    if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. 3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. 68 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 1 to finish the setting. Notebook PC User Manual 69
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    A Appendix
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    . When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional WARNING! To prevent system failures, use Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before . Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the
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    Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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    Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values 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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    Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values 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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    ; check the 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
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    . Software Problem - ASUS bundled software problem. It is available on the ASUS website Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your 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
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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire 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
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    the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal
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    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] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select the language you want to recover and
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    %). 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) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank
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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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    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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    operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, PC User Manual
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    the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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    No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
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    can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will could void your authority to operate the equipment. A-22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum
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    entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On me 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A-25
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    check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries
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    building entrance. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://crs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-28 Notebook PC User
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    Dispose 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) 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 in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-30 Notebook PC User
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    is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notebook PC User Manual A-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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    helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. A-34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com
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    ,594; D557,695; D545,803; D542,256; D538,276; D534,889; D518,041; D510,325; D510,324; D509,194; Patents Pending. A-36 Notebook PC User Manual
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    or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
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    Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify 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 A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Notebook PC User Manual A-39
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    Manufacturer Address, City Country Authorized Representative in Europe Address, City Country ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY A-40 Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual
January 2010
E5367