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    E6954 Notebook PC User Manual February 2012
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    ON the Notebook PC 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
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    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 Notebook PC
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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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    and territories. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively
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    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 using a clean cellulose
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    cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.  Notebook PC User Manual
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    ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual 
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    and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines
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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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    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 Manual
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    2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
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    Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from suspend mode. Use the switch once to turn ON and
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    .A softwarecontrolled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in THE VENTS. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT
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    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 expansion modules from
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    is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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    /Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 5 Optical
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    be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    damage to the Notebook 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. 2 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible
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    USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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    to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Notebook PC User Manual 25
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    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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    PC is in compact size and easy to carry. Just connect the subwoofer to the designated subwoofer jack on your Notebook PC and enjoy amazing bass sounds in your multimedia applications. DO NOT force and connect this proprietary subwoofer to audio jacks other than the designated
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    3 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters
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    -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 Notebook PC may come with to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is not in use. Notebook PC User Manual 31
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    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 Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may
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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 your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Notebook PC User Manual 35
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    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 ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows
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    indicator on the 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
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    OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before
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    Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC: Hold the power button over 4 seconds. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or
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    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 in the BIOS be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 powered. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to
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    These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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    defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43
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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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    Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Notebook PC User Manual 47
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    Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 48 Notebook PC User Manual
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    the Instant Key's functions. To use the Instant Key for the first time: 1. Press the Instant Key at the opposite side of the power button. Notebook PC User Manual 49
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    2. From the Welcome screen, click Setup to launch the setup screen. 3. From the setup screen, click any of the icons, configure the setting, then click Apply. Click the arrows to browse through the Instant Key functions that you can configure. 50 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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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    which is the WLAN/Bluetooth Switch function key. Media Control Quickly launches Windows Media Player, and plays/ pauses during media playback. To reconfigure the Instant Key, press and hold the Instant Key for about three seconds to launch the Instant Key setup screen. 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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    4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
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    Pointing device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts. A device driver is still required for working with some of your finger to operate the touchpad.These objects can damage the touchpad's surface. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
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    lists, as well as swipe and switch between windows. Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC User Manual 55
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    Tap twice to open the selected item. Clicking - Clicking on the touchpad simulates the functions of the left mouse button and right mouse button. 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
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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 the edge of the touchpad when moving from up two fingers on the touchpad, you can enlarge or reduce the
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    not scratch 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
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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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    files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive (on selected models) Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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    be used. It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Notebook PC User Manual 61
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    in place of the electronic eject. Ensure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area. Actual location will vary by model. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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    high-speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Listening to Audio CD . You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area. Notebook PC User Manual 63
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    IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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! Poor handling of
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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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    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 and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test
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    upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card. Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to
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    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 connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Network
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    wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless otherwise, the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. Notebook PC User Manual 71
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    optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join wired network. (All devices must install Notebook PC optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC Access Point PDA 72
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    " to the cable adapter. Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services.The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Notebook PC. Attach an NTSC to PAL of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. Notebook PC User Manual 73
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    DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter.The digital TV antenna can only receive digital TV signals models only and will vary by location depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions. 74 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 to refresh and search in the list again. in the Notebook PC User Manual 75
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    the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press + to disable the WLAN function. 76 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 switches in Section 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Notebook PC User Manual 77
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    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 Bluetooth Network Devices. 5. Click Add a device to look for new devices. 78 Notebook PC User Manual
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    6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next. 7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting. Notebook PC User Manual 79
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    connected USB device when the battery charge drops below your set threshold. • The USB port that supports USB Charger+ does not support USB device wake up function. • If your connected device is overheated, smoking, or has abnormal odors, remove the device immediately. 80 Notebook PC User Manual
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    A Appendix
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    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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    be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of
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    System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section disks. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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    New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. You will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS).The Administrator Password is only asked when you would like to enter and configure the
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    an interface you would like to lock and click Lock. The I/O Interface Security settings can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual
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    (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface Version 2.01.1208 can only be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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    the User Password. You will be asked to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to enter the correct passwords
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    your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 Windows Boot Manager P0: ST9750423AS Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual
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    recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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 the Notebook PC
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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 close them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti
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    system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Notebook PC User Manual A-13
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    firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized. 6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the Start
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    factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select the language you want to
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    %). 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 desktop. 2. Insert a blank
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    be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual
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    In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require that all , shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC User Manual A-19
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    , Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China A-20 Notebook PC User Manual
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    their territories; China and Mongolia. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo.html for more details. Notebook PC User Manual A-21
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    on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, A-22 Notebook PC User Manual
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    . Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. Notebook PC User Manual A-23
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    Yes 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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    accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. A-26 Notebook PC User Manual
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    End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual
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    LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. A-28 Notebook PC User Manual
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    entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: Drôme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord Notebook PC User Manual A-29
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    within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. A-30 Notebook PC User Manual
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    of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells 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
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    building entrance. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-32 Notebook PC User Manual
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    du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Notebook PC User Manual A-33
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    manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A-34 Notebook PC User Manual
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    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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    upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. A-38 Notebook PC User Manual
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    Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Notebook PC User Manual
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    of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL
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    this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC User Manual
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    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Notebook PC Model name : N76V -11) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05) EN 10, 2012 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012 Signature A-42 Notebook PC User Manual
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Notebook PC User Manual
February 2012
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