Asus R503A User's Manual for English Edition

Asus R503A Manual

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    E7051 Notebook PC User Manual January 2012
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    POST 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Colored Hot Keys (on selected models 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 42 Multimedia Control Keys 43 Switches and
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    69 USB Charger+...72 Appendix Optional 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
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    21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-36 European Union Eco-label A-38 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-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
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    1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
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    User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide,
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    will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or
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    PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Incorrect installation of battery
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    that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER. Ensure to keep your body from the moving fan blades. Adapter Information Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display
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    Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery 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 3 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 3 3 1 2 110V-220V Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    panel with your thumb. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. 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 layout differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation
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    a desktop mouse.A softwarecontrolled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 16 Notebook PC User
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    normal during charging or 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 lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual
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    and configures CMOS accordingly 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
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    optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 3 Optical Drive Emergency the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.Some may also include a
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    Side 17" model 1 2 15" model 3 4 5 6 78 1 2 14" model 4 5 3 6 7 9 10 1 2 4 5 3 6 78 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery
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    Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 4 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
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    as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge
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    or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 10 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out
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    specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Front Side 17"/ 15"/ 14" model 1 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may
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    the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC's adapter to power other 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 with
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    Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable 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, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS
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    2 3 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like
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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! To
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    a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon
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    depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to
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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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    into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch will provide a dialog box to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at
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    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 of your
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    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 in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system
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    are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE
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    control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    -to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows
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    monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9) (on selected
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    . Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows "Calculator" application. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 41
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    Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu
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    Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. CD Stop During CD play: Stops CD play. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) During CD play, skips to the previous audio track
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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." 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    's power 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). Notebook PC User Manual
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    access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.
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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 of your finger to operate the touchpad.These objects can damage the touchpad's surface. 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    and zoom images, scroll 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
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    on the touchpad simulates the menu options. Dragging and dropping - Doing the drag-and-drop action on the touchpad allows you to move onscreen items into a new location. Drop Drag Select an item by tapping twice, Release your finger from the then slide the same finger without touchpad
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    touchpad using the pinch gesture. Put two fingers on the touchpad then turn in a circular motion, either clockwise or counterclockwise, to rotate an image. Scrolling - Using two fingers on the touchpad edge of the touchpad when moving from Using two fingers on the touchpad, you can enlarge or reduce
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    swipe pages 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 for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions
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    when an external USB mouse is attached. To disable the touchpad: 1. Go to Control Panel. Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse. 2. Select the ELAN tab. 3. Tick . 4. Select Apply to save current changes or Select OK to save changes then exit. Notebook PC User Manual 53
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    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 CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    's tray back in. The drive will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc.When the drive stops, the disc is ready to be used. It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Notebook PC User Manual 55
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    the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 56 Notebook PC User Manual
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    instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD. WARNING! If the CD disc
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    cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or 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. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing
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    Locating the hard disk drives Removing the hard disk drives 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory
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    be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card. Network Connection Connect a ). 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
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    Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called 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
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    standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. For security concerns, DO NOT connect to the unsecured network; otherwise
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    this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 66 Notebook PC User
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    Section 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 3. Click the wireless network and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 68 Notebook PC User Manual
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    , share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices. 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see
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    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 and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View
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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 71
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    connected USB device when the battery charge drops below your set threshold. • The USB port that supports USB Charger+ does not support USB device wake up function. • If your connected device is overheated, smoking, or has abnormal odors, remove the device immediately. 72 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously
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    BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual
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    System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
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    boot is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password : 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS).
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    , 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Megatrends, Inc. To lock the I/O interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you would like to
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    , all USB device will be disabled. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    the system boot order. this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Secure Boot control ] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in a when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot
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    exiting the BIOS setup Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P2: MATSHITABD Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual
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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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    Notebook PC. Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only
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    system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. C. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check
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    system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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    5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! "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.
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    . Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in battery mode
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    RECOVERY. The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows
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    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 selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window
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    remove the Recovery 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 Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    drive or a CD-ROM drive. CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs
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    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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    countries and their territories; Australia and New Zealand. Region C Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and their territories; China and Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/Technical/ FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. Notebook PC User
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    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
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    the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    No 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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    with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful help. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only
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    of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] •
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    CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows
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    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. preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors Manual A-29
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    75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN
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    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 adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use
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    to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, a Coaxial Cable - installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-32 Notebook
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    Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di
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    manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-34 Notebook PC User
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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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    of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy
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    Swiss Energy Laws ASUS 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
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    Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be 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
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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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    Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) EN 300 440 11) EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09) Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual
January 2012
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