Asus N76VZ User's Manual for English Edition

Asus N76VZ Manual

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    E6954 Notebook PC User Manual February 2012
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    34 The Power-On Self Test (POST 34 Checking Battery Power 36 Charging the Battery Pack 37 Power Options 38 Power Management Modes 40 Sleep and Hibernate 40 Thermal Power Control 42 Special Keyboard Functions 43 Colored Hot Keys 43 Microsoft Windows Keys 45 Switches and Status Indicators
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    models 73 Windows Wireless Network Connection 75 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 77 USB Charger+...80 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
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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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    territories. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These
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    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
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    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
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    PC while the 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 panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook
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    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 through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter Notebook PC User Manual 11
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    up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button on the keyboard. 2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User
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    2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
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    Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    audio recordings. 2 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Key Instant key allows you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Manual 15
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    7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons
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    Bottom Side • The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. • The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 4 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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    POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers
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    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 PC to ensure maximum compatibility and
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    to amplified speakers Combo or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing,
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    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 the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject.
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    the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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. 2 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports or else overheating may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 23
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    , 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
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    Charger+ This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the E-Manual from subscription television services.The provided antenna can receive digital TV. Rear Side 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is
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    must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    in your multimedia applications. DO NOT force and connect this proprietary subwoofer to audio jacks other than the designated subwoofer jack illustrated in the user manual. Doing so may damage the subwoofer or the audio jack. Notebook PC User
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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 outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. You can
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    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. Notebook PC User Manual 31
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    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 setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the
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    will shorten the life of the battery. But in any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. WARNING
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    to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT
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    servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows > select Computer Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User
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    , the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter. Left-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the
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    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
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    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 User 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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    . 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 39
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    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. as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Manual
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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]. Hibernate
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    temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 42 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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    touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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    will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD) Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the
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    Switches and Status Indicators Switches Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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    -toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Instant Key for the first time When you press the Instant Key for the first time, the Welcome screen appears to help you configure the Instant Key's functions. To use the Instant Key for the first time: 1. Press the Instant Key at the opposite side of the power button. Notebook PC User Manual 49
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    2. From the Welcome screen, click Setup to launch the setup screen. 3. From the setup screen, click any of the icons, configure the setting, then click Apply. Click the arrows to browse through the Instant Key functions that you can configure. 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    and format conversion. Countdown Timer Quickly launches a countdown timer for sleep, shut down, or hibernate. Touchpad Lock Allows you to enable or disable the touchpad. This function mimics the behavior of + , which is the Touchpad Enable/Disable function key. Notebook PC User Manual 51
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    , external monitor, and a duplicate monitor. This function mimics the behavior of + , which is the Touchpad LCD/Monitor Switch function key. Wireless Connectivity Allows you to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This function mimics the behavior of + , which is the WLAN
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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. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    you can select and click items, rotate 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
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    open the selected item. Clicking - Clicking on the touchpad simulates the functions of the left mouse button and right 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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    image. Scrolling - Using two fingers on the touchpad, you can scroll through lists vertically and horizontally. To enable continuous scrolling, hold your fingers on the edge of the touchpad fingers on the touchpad, you can enlarge or reduce the view size of your selected image. Spread apart/bring
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    the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. The touchpad responds to movement not to force.There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 58 Notebook PC User Manual
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    touchpad: 1. Go to Control Panel. Change view settings to Large Icons then select Mouse. 2. Select the ELAN tab. 3. Tick the box with the Disable when external pointing device plug in option. 4. Select Apply to the save current changes or select OK to save changes then exit. Notebook PC User Manual
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    Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive (on selected models) Inserting an optical disc there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT
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    Removing the hard disk drives 1 2 2 1 2 1 11 2 66 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Installing the hard disk drives 2 1 2 1 1 2 Notebook PC User Manual 67
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    . Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system
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    network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion 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"
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    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
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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 71
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    another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients
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    from a paid television service, roofmounted aerial antenna, or indoor "rabbit ears" to the cable adapter. Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services.The provided adapter is necessary the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. Notebook PC User Manual 73
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    television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions. 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. 4. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list
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    to enter a password. 6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. 7. You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth
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    Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. 3. From Control Panel, go to 4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. 78 Notebook PC User Manual
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    6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next. 7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting. Notebook PC User Manual 79
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    the USB Charger+ 1. Click the USB Charger+ icon in the notification area and select Settings. 2. Click Enable USB Charger function in battery mode. 3. 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
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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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    Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option
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    blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. You will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS).The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the
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    LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, LAN Network will be disabled. LAN Network Interface be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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    will be locked and hidden simultaneously. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    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
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    keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW Windows Boot Manager P0: ST9750423AS Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
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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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    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. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register
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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 - Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some
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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 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
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    POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart
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    any customized configuration 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 Windows to entire HD
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    Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities
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    the image. instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers
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    viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. motion picture industry to movie content may be released for multiple regions, factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual
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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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    and Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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    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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    Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not
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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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    including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there PC User Manual
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    follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950 Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test
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    voltage directive". CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the 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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    ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency .5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There Manual A-29
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    Saône 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW
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    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
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    building entrance. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-32 Notebook PC User
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    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
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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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    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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    upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory . To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Please visit http supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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
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    into any language in any form 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
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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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    TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-24 V1 Date: Mar. 10, 2012 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012
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Notebook PC User Manual
February 2012
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