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    E6954 Notebook PC User Manual February 2012
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    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes 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...23 Rear Side...25 Front Side...26 Connecting
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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-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive
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    36 European Union Eco-label A-38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-39 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Regional Notice for United States of America 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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    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 chamois
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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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    devices used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    . 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Display 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 that of power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from suspend mode. Use the switch once to turn ON and once
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    .A softwarecontrolled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    normal during charging or operation. DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH 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. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized
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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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    Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 5 Optical
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    be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or
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    USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug- in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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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. Notebook PC User Manual 25
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    card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. 26
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    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 subwoofer
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    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. You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters
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    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 a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC. WARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN
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    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 doe1s not have its battery pack installed
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    buy extras for storing. WARNING! For 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
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    to enter the BIOS Setup. 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 display. IMPORTANT
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    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 your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User Manual 35
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    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 default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter. Left-click the
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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 system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning
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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 destruction
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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 turning
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    -up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead 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 41
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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. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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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): area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse 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 Notebook PC User Manual
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    with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Notebook PC User Manual 45
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    Switches and Status Indicators Switches 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." 46 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 47
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    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.) 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the Instant Key's functions. To use the Instant Key for the first time: 1. Press the Instant Key at the opposite side of the power button. Notebook PC User Manual 49
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    2. From the Welcome screen, click Setup to launch the setup screen. 3. From the setup screen, click any of the icons, configure the setting, then click Apply. Click the arrows to browse through the Instant Key functions that you can configure. 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Lock Allows you to enable or disable the touchpad. This function mimics the behavior of + , which is the Touchpad Enable/Disable function key. Notebook PC User Manual 51
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    which is the WLAN/Bluetooth Switch function key. Media Control Quickly launches Windows Media Player, and plays/ pauses during media playback. To reconfigure the Instant Key, press and hold the Instant Key for about three seconds to launch the Instant Key setup screen. 52 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 pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. Right-click touchpad.These objects can damage the touchpad's surface. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    lists, as well as swipe and switch between windows. Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC User Manual 55
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    your finger from the then slide the same finger without touchpad to drop the item on its lifting it off the touchpad. new location. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    on the touchpad, you can enlarge or reduce the view size of your selected image. Spread apart/bring together two fingers to zoom in/out. Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    from left to right/right to left.You can also use this gesture to switch between active windows on your desktop. Caring for the touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option. 4. Select Apply to the save current changes or select OK to save changes then exit. Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    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. Gently obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    be used. It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    in place of the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 62 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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    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. 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 the Notebook PC may
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    Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 2 1 2 1 11 2 66 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Installing the hard disk drives 2 1 2 1 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    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 compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory
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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. Network Hub or
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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 otherwise, the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 71
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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 PDA 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. Notebook PC User Manual 73
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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 broadcasted only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions. 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 Notebook PC
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    the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 to [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 77
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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. 78 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 to finish the setting. Notebook PC User Manual 79
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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. 80 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    Notebook PC drivers Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC
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    and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native
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    System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section disks. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 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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    an interface you would like to lock and click Lock. 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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    your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 Windows Boot Manager P0: ST9750423AS Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.asus.com
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    power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. Enter
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    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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    firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized. 6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer 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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    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] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select the language you want to
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    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 on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17
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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 Notebbook 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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    viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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    Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 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 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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    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, A-22 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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    Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable 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 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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    interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B , 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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    End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure 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 according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual
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    specific operating instructions service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. A-28 Notebook PC User Manual
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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: 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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    be authorized by 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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    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 joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling 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. Regional Notice for United States of America 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 © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. A-40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual
February 2012
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