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    E6434 Notebook PC User Manual April 2011
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    ON the Notebook PC 30 The Power-On Self Test (POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Colored Hot Keys 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 41 Multimedia
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    Accessories A-2 Optional Connections 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 selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive
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    in Modem A-37 European Union Eco-label A-39 ENERGY STAR complied product A-39 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .... A-40 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-40 Copyright Information A-41 Limitation of Liability A-42 Service and Support A-42  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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    will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or
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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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    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 on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 2 1 Connecting the Power Adapter 110V-220V 3 HDMI 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    lift 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 Notebook PC User Manual
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    2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
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    Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 esc tab f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause break home pgup pgdn backspace end scr lk 7 89 caps lock enter 4 5 6 shift ctrl fn alt shift 1 2 3 enter alt ctrl 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Panel "Power Options." 5 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the 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. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling 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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    depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 4 The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in MAY 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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    time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 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
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    USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, computer. This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the E-Manual for details. Notebook PC User Manual
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    memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. 8 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 10 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
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    such as keyboards, pointing Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and/or blu-ray discs(BD) may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 1 1 Status Indicators (front) Status
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as HDMI 2 1 You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and
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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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    power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its
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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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    such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the
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    message if the hard 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 program: click Windows > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose
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    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 battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows
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    battery voltage is too high. WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged.The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before
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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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    settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by
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    are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. The power
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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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    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 management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models
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    in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer
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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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    Multimedia Control Pad There are five control keys on the multimedia control pad on the left of the keyboard. The following defines the meaning of each control key on the multimedia control pad. Play / Pause (when playing) Stop Increase volume Decrease volume Mute volume 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    battery mode.The selected mode is shown on the display. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Notebook PC User Manual
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    with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator
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    indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is between 11% and 94% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (with or without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 45
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    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 place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad's surface. 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . To use the touchpad, lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad. Moving The Pointer Place your finger in 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 49
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    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. 50 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    the item to your desired location, then release the left button. You can also double 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. Vertical scrolling Horizontal scrolling Notebook PC User Manual
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    in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents. Zoom in Zoom out Two-finger rotating - Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing. You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based
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    pressure. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. This feature is normally OFF, to turn ON this feature: 1. Select the option in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 53
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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. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 55
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    Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the disc's printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc's center until the disc snaps onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc.When the drive stops, the disc is ready to be used. It is normal to hear as
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    the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. Notebook PC User Manual
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    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! Poor handling of
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    Removing the hard disk drives 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    Installing the hard disk drives 1 21 2 2 1 2 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum
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    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 fastest setting so
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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 or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. HDMI Network
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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 , the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. 66 Notebook PC User Manual
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    created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point Notebook PC User Manual PDA 67
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    ears" to the cable adapter. Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services.The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC. Attach an NTSC to PAL the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. 68 Notebook PC User Manual
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    DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter.The digital TV antenna can only receive digital TV signals models only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions. Notebook PC User Manual 69
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    Windows® Notification area. 4. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. If you cannot find the desired access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the 70 Notebook
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    to enter a password. 6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. 7. You can 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 71
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    or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most
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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 Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. Notebook PC User Manual 73
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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. 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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    to carry. Just connect the subwoofer to the designated subwoofer jack on your Notebook PC and enjoy amazing bass sounds in your multimedia applications. HDMI DO NOT subwoofer jack illustrated in the user manual. Doing so may damage the subwoofer or the audio jack. Notebook PC User Manual 75
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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. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously
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    . Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc
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    System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 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
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    Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security I/O Interface Security Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [UNLOCKED 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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    to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc 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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    webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC
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    connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. Enter Control Panel
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    system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. 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 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. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the Start
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    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 new system partition as drive"C". Recover Windows to entire HD. This option deletes all partitions from your
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    Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities
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    LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA instructed to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows
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    recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Follow the previous section to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on selected models. Notebook PC User Manual
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    may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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    and their territories; Australia and New Zealand. Region C Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and 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. A-22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, " Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    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. A-24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No Notebook PC User Manual A-25
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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. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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    during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of 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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    specific operating instructions for service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Notebook PC User Manual
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    ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted 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 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Saône 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (http://www.arcep.fr). Your WLAN Card transmits less than
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-33
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    Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di
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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. Notebook PC User Manual A-35
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    viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Sound Pressure warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones ; 90W for K73T, X73T, A73T, PRO7CT) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc A-36 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-37
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    Spanish Swedish A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 .energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Notebook PC User Manual A-39
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    RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. A-40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Notebook PC User Manual A-41
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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-42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Notebook EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1
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Notebook PC User Manual
April 2011
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