Asus N55SL-DS71 User Manual

Asus N55SL-DS71 Manual

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    E6431 Notebook PC User Manual April 2011
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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...17 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Rear Side...24 Front Side...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery Care...29
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    A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on Commission Statement A-26 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-27 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    EC A-27 CE Marking A-28 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada A-28 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A-29 France Restricted ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Copyright Information A-40 Limitation of Liability A-41 Service and Support A-41  Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    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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    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 using a clean cellulose
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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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    ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual 
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    and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    up the display 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 on the keyboard. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. 12
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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 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from suspend mode. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to
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    functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 5 4 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is BLOCK THE VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT
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    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 . Always contact an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC whenever needed. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect Combo the Notebook PC's audio out signal to Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can
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    with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) , to connect the subwoofer that comes with your Notebook PC ONLY. The subwoofer allows you to . Doing so may damage the subwoofer jack or the Notebook PC. 8 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna
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    power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 8 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the later section for details
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    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 cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    Most hotels will provide universal outlets 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. HDMI You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem
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    -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 to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 27
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    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. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. 1 Installing and Removing the Batt2ery Pack
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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 29
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    , 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 and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 31
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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). 32 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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    system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 34
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    Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC: Hold the power button over 4 seconds. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or
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    Power Management Modes 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 if you want to save your work if any are not saved. 36 Notebook PC User Manual
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    next to the 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 37
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    These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39
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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. 40 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 41
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    many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing 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." 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). 44 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 any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad's surface. 46 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 47
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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. 48 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 on that pane before scrolling. Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Notebook PC User Manual 49
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    with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing. You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. 50 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
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    2. Click Device Settings (may be labelled as the manufacturer's name) on the top right and click to disable the touchpad when the external USB mouse is connected. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive (on selected models) Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. Notebook PC User Manual 53
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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. 54 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 55
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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. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    to 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 57
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    . The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. ( 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
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    Removing the hard disk drives 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    Installing the hard disk drives 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 60 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 lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing
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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 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.
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    two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. HDMI
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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. 64 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 65
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    find the desired access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the 66 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 67
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    connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need +F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 68 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 69
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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. 70 Notebook PC User Manual
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    PC is in compact size and easy to carry. Just connect the subwoofer to the designated subwoofer jack on your Notebook PC and enjoy amazing bass sounds in your multimedia applications. DO NOT force and connect this proprietary subwoofer to audio jacks other than the designated
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    connected USB device when the battery charge drops below your set threshold. • The USB port that supports USB Charger+ does not support USB device wake up function. • If your connected device is overheated, smoking, or has abnormal odors, remove the device immediately. 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    to complement your Notebook PC. USB a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! To prevent system Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad.
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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 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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    New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. You will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings
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    an interface you would like to lock and click LOCKED. The I/O Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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    and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    the User Password. You will be asked to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords
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    Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9
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    recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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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    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 close them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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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. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Type Current Platform Platform: N55 Version: 200 Build Date: Mar 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15
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    created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". A-16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated Notebook PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual
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    system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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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, Italy, Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    their territories; China and Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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    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-23
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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-24 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-25
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    limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there . A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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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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    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-29
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    within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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-32 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-34 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-35
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese A-36 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Spanish Swedish Notebook PC User Manual A-37
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Notebook PC User Manual
April 2011
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