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E7187 Notebook PC User Manual February 2012 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
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...26 Front Side...26 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System...29 Using AC Power 29 Using Battery Power 31 Battery Care...32 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
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 A-27 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-27 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-33 Optical Drive Safety Information A-34 Laser Safety Information A-34 Service warning label A-34 CDRH 39 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-39 Copyright Information A-40 Limitation of Liability A-41 Service and Support A-41 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
Remember that the power adapter charges 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 is in magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 10 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
1 3 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 3 1 2 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13
2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
Top Side • The keyboard differs for each territory. • The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
Bottom Side • The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. • The battery pack size varies depending on model. Intel AMD 5 5 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
5 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 for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
Right Side Intel Series 12 3 AMD Series 4 56 7 123 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's -in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 20 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
Port (Intel Series) The detector to sound an alarm when moved. Power (DC) Input (AMD Series) The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use.Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Kensington® Lock Port (AMD Series) The include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Notebook PC User Manual 23 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as , such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
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 from and write to many flash memory cards. 26 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
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3 Chapter 3: Getting Started - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall 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 PC User Manual 29 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. This when the Notebook PC is not in use. 30 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. 1 IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
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. 32 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
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 When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The Manual 33 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. 34 Notebook PC User - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
when the battery power is depleted. STR is not the same as power OFF. STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). Notebook PC User Manual 35 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95%.This prevents the battery from charging frequently. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. The battery stops charging if the temperature is - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. 38 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the Power menu you want to save your work if any are not saved. Notebook PC User Manual 39 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
icon to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
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 41 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. 44 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
one of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. Notebook PC User Manual 45 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
track/ movie chapter. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter. 46 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
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." Notebook PC User Manual 47 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). 48 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Notebook PC User Manual 49 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
-line) DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad.These objects may damage the touchpad's surface. Notebook PC User Manual 51 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally 52 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
from the then slide the same finger without touchpad to drop the item on its lifting it off the touchpad. new location. Notebook PC User Manual 53 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
or reduce the view size of your selected image. Bring together or spread apart two fingers to zoom in or out. 54 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
the surface too hard.Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Notebook PC User Manual 55 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
when external pointing device plug in option. 4. Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit. 56 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. Notebook PC User Manual 57 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. 58 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
of the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. Notebook PC User Manual 59 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. 60 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
! 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 61 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
Locating the hard disk drives Removing the hard disk drives 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 12 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 63 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drives 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 64 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
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 configurations transmission without encryption might be visible to others. 68 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
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 69 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
access point, click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again. in the 70 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
to the Internet. You may also use it for SMS messaging. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 72 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
left blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. Notebook PC User Manual 73 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
in your USB 3.0 port. • The 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 overheats, remove the device immediately - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
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-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
PC (enter BIOS or OS). The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
would like to lock and click LOCKED. The I/O Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem running (see taskbar), close them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen the ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. 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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
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 Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
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. drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". A-16 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. 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 disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 97
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 98
operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 99
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 100
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
.html 1 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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will could void your authority to operate the equipment. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual A-27 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 105
Loiret 58 Nièvre 03 Allier 09 Ariège 16 Charente 26 Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A-29 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 106
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107
connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical 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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 109
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Notebook PC User Manual - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
performing procedures other than those specified in the user's manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not , have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service warning label CAUTION! INVISIBLE guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-34 Notebook - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
Spanish Swedish Notebook PC User Manual A-37 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 115
Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 116
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 117
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 - Asus R500VD | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 118
Notebook PC User Manual A-42 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23,
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