Asus P24A User Manual

Asus P24A Manual

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    E6621 Notebook PC User Manual July 2011
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    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...19 Left Side...21 Rear Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 28 Battery
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    On ...65 Appendix Operating System and Software A-2 System BIOS Settings A-3 Common Problems and Solutions A-6 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-12 Using Recovery Partition A-12 Wireless Frequency Bands A-22 UL Safety Notices A-24 Power Safety Requirement A-25 Notebook PC User Manual 
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    21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-28 European Union Eco-label A-30 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-31 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-31 Copyright Information A-32 Limitation of Liability A-33 Service and Support A-33  Notebook PC User Manual
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different
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    Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook
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    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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    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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    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 quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Ins1 t3 al2 ling the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Co1nn2ecting the Power Adapter 3 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 3 110V-220V 11
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    release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use1 3 [F2 n]+[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 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.The selected mode is shown on the display. Notebook PC User Manual 15
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    allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 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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    pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades
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    devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    5 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector
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    , or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 3 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. Notebook PC User
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    /or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most
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    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 23
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    system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. 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 PC. Doing so may damage the AC-DC adapter. 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 27
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    the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: 1 2 3 1 2 3 28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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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    flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    disk drive 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 data utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User
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    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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    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 33
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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
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    . IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Notebook PC User Manual 35
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    ] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. Notebook PC User Manual 37
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    + CRT (Clone) or LCD + CRT (Extend). (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Notebook PC User Manual 39
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    a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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    file playback, goes back to the previous song / movie chapter. Forward (→) During media file playback, skips to the next song / movie chapter. Notebook PC User Manual 41
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    turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    ). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 43
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    Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    use 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 touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer. Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Slide finger right Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    examples produce the same results. DoubleClicking DoubleTapping Press the left button twice and release. 48 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Notebook PC User Manual
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    on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents. Zoom in Zoom out Notebook PC User Manual 49
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    of a mouse. Three-finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. 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
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    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 51
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    2. Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB pointing device plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    ! To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 53
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    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 33 (This is only an example.) 54 (This is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 no
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    together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 57
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    or with a wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    desired access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 59
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    icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. 62 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 63
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    Notebook PC stops charging your 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
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    , "Wake on USB/LAN" function will be disabled. When Instant On function is enabled,"Wake on USB/LAN" function will be disabled. Notebook PC User Manual 65
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    A Appendix
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    . The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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    Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5
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    there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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    ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. Able to load the OS? (Y = D, N = A) Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance. B. Problem caused by the operating system, try restoring your system
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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 them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I
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    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. 5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You
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    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-10 Notebook PC User
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    Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal
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    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] during bootup. and creates a new system partition as drive"C". A-12 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. Using Recovery DVD (on wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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    disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated
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    successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview On terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if
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    end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No Notebook PC User Manual A-17
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    National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving User Manual A-19
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    to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to
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    -2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain 05 Hautes Alpes 11 Aude 24 Dordogne 32 Gers 41 Loir et Cher 55 Meuse 02 Aisne 08 Ardennes 12 Aveyron 25 Doubs 36 Indre 45 Loiret 58 Nièvre 03
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    . Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    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 use power or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. A-24 Notebook PC User Manual
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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-25
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    type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notebook PC User Manual A-27
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese A-28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Spanish Swedish Notebook PC User Manual A-29
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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 STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-30 Notebook PC User
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    life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in
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    or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
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    Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, 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
July 2011
E6621