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E6459Notebook PC User Manual February 2011 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual................................................................................. 6 Notes for This Manual........................................................................................ 6 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................. 7 Preparing your Notebook PC........................................................................11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side................................................................................................................14 Bottom Side.........................................................................................................18 Right Side.............................................................................................................22 Left Side................................................................................................................24 Rear Side...............................................................................................................28 Front Side.............................................................................................................29 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System.....................................................................................................32 Using AC Power................................................................................................32 Using Battery Power.......................................................................................34 Battery Care.......................................................................................................35 Powering ON the Notebook PC..................................................................36 The Power-On Self Test (POST)...................................................................36 Checking Battery Power................................................................................38 Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................39 Power Options..................................................................................................40 Power Management Modes........................................................................42 Sleep and Hibernate.......................................................................................42 Thermal Power Control..................................................................................43 Special Keyboard Functions..........................................................................44 Colored Hot Keys.............................................................................................44 Microsoft Windows Keys...............................................................................46 Extended Keyboard (on selected models).............................................46 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models)....................................48 Switches and Status Indicators....................................................................49 Switches................................................................................................................49  Notebook PC User Manual Status Indicators..............................................................................................50 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device..................................................................................................54 Using the Touchpad........................................................................................55 Touchpad Usage Illustrations......................................................................56 Caring for the Touchpad...............................................................................59 Automatic Touchpad Disabling..................................................................59 Storage Devices.................................................................................................61 Flash Memory Card Reader..........................................................................61 Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................62 Memory (RAM)..................................................................................................64 Connections........................................................................................................65 Network Connection......................................................................................65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)..................................67 Windows Wireless Network Connection.................................................69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models)........................71 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC................................................................ A-13 Using Recovery Partition ........................................................................ A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models)....................................... A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information................................................................... A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models).................... A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy................................................................... A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements..................................................... A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement......................... A-23 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement............. A-24 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)............... A-24 CE Mark Warning......................................................................................... A-25 Notebook PC User Manual  .............................IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada...................... A-32 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem).................................................................... A-29 REACH A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)..... A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands......................... A-26 UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................................................................................ A-31 Service warning label..... A-33 European Union Eco-label............................................................... A-31 Laser Safety Information................................. A-25 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........ A-36 Copyright Information.. A-38  Notebook PC User Manual .................................................... A-30 Optical Drive Safety Information............................. A-28 Power Safety Requirement............................................................................................................................................................. A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice........................................................................................... A-29 TV Tuner Notices............ A-35 ENERGY STAR complied product.............. A-31 CDRH Regulations............................................................................................................................. A-35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration A-36 Takeback Services................... A-38 Service and Support............. A-37 Limitation of Liability...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC .  Notebook PC User Manual . Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. 3. NOTE: Information for special situations. 2. 4. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 5. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. The following are major chapters of this User’s Manual: 1. allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide. components. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data. TIP: Tips for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. or persons. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct.About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. refer all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. rain. or moisture. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to or use near liquids. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual  . Except as described in this manual. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.  Notebook PC User Manual . 1. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Notebook PC. accessories. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. or other chemicals on or near the surface. DO NOT use strong solvents such as thinners. and therefore the sound pressure level. benzene. Please adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage. or other peripherals. DO NOT use damaged power cords. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. Sound Pressure Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. Therefore. DC fan Warning: Please notice the DC fan is a moving part may cause hazardous. particularly when AC power is present. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.2. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn 4.42A (65W) Rating output voltage: 19Vdc (2) The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. you should not transport the Notebook 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. 3. you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. CAUTION! The Notebook PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Notebook PC User Manual  . Adapter (1) adapter information: Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input frequency: 50-60Hz Rating output current: 3. please keep your body from the moving fan blades. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation. Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport. Bottom Temperature Please do not allow your portable computer or adapter to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time. You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks). and scratches. shock. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power. CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts).Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt. and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). 10 Notebook PC User Manual . water. However. Installing the Battery Pack 3 1 2 Connecting the Power Adapter 2 3 110V -220 V 1 Notebook PC User Manual 11 .Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. 2.Opening the LCD display panel 1. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness. 12 Notebook PC User Manual . Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. 2. Turning on the Power 1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. 2 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts . Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 14” model 1 2 3 4 5 6 esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause break prt sc sysrq insert num lk backspace tab home 7 pgup enter caps lock shift ctrl delete scr lk shift fn alt alt pgdn 8 end ctrl 9 10 14 Notebook PC User Manual . 15.6” model 1 2 3 4 esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause break prt sc sysrq delete insert backspace home pgup pgdn end 5 6 7 num lk scr lk tab home pgup end pgdn enter caps lock 8 shift shift enter ctrl fn alt alt ctrl insert delete 9 10 Notebook PC User Manual 15 . which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. so it is easier on the eyes. or simple audio recordings. voice narrations. 2 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Notebook PC User Manual . 3 Camera Indicator 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications.1 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. Unlike desktop monitors. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. 5 6 16 The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. See indicator details in Chapter 3. vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich. 8 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands.7 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Audio features are software controlled. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Touchpad and Buttons 10 The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 17 . Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 3 2 4 18 1 5 Notebook PC User Manual . The battery pack size varies depending on model. DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS SOFAS OR BEDS. WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS.15. Notebook PC User Manual 19 . Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT.6” model 2 3 4 1 5 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.Manual 2 Battery Lock . To remove the battery pack. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is inserted. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.1 Battery Lock .Spring 3 4 The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual . The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. it will automatically lock. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 20 The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Notebook PC User Manual 21 . There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. 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 (Power-On-Self-Test) process.5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Use this feature for video conferencing.6” model 1 2 1 3 4 22 7 Headphone Output Jack 2 3 The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. voice narrations. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.0) Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Notebook PC User Manual . Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB Port (2. The Notebook PC’s optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. or simple audio recordings.Right Side 14” model 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 15. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows “Computer” and selecting Eject. 6 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work.5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 23 . These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Notebook PC User Manual . To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. always use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use. 3 24 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.Left Side 14” model 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kensington® Lock Port 2 The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include 2 4 5 Notebook 3 lock that prevent cable and the 1 a metal 6 PC to be removed from a fixed object. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. such as a set-top box. cameras. printers.1 devices such as keyboards. cables. books.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2. plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2. with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. pointing devices. and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor. and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1. such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer. hard disk drives. or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. clothing. HDMI Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display.0 or USB 1. or high-definition video.4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 25 . DVD player. with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. 7 USB Port (2. Ensure that paper. Supports standard. enhanced.0). 5 6 HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper. The adapter may become warm to hot when in use. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. clothing. 26 Notebook PC User Manual . Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. always use the supplied power adapter.Left Side 15.6”1model 2 3 1 1 2 5 4 3 4 6 5 7 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. cables. books. 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. 1 devices such as keyboards.0 or USB 1. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2. DVD player. enhanced. cameras. or high-definition video. HDMI Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. Notebook PC User Manual 27 . 6 USB Port (2. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. pointing devices. printers. and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor. Supports standard.0). hard disk drives.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2. such as a set-top box. with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. such as a digital television (DTV).4 5 HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source. and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1. with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual . This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.Rear Side 14” model 1 15.6” model 1 1 28 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. mobile phones.Front Side 14” model 1 15. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards.6” 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 cameras. and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 29 . MP3 players. 30 Notebook PC User Manual . 3 Chapter 3: Getting Started . 32 Notebook PC User Manual . Doing so may damage the AC-DC adapter.Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. the power adapter and the battery power system. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. 2 3 110 V-2 20 V 1 You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. WARNING! DO NOT connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet prior to connecting the DC plug to the Notebook PC. WARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. If a three-prong plug is provided. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC. burning scent. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. Unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to minimize the power consumption when the Notebook PC is not in use. This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. Notebook PC User Manual 33 . seek servicing.IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. as this may result in the loss of working data.Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. 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. To install the battery pack: 3 1 34 2 Notebook PC User Manual . A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life. use the following procedures to install the battery pack. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON. and DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. humidity. But in any case. You must also take into account that the Notebook PC’s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Notebook PC User Manual 35 . DO NOT throw the battery in fire. Battery Care The Notebook PC’s battery pack. has a limit on the number times it can be recharged.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. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F). The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature. Because batteries also have a shelf life. WARNING! For safety reasons. like all rechargeable batteries. and how your Notebook PC is used. it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. you may get a message reporting “No operating system found” if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system. When the test is finished. If necessary. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware. it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC’s hardware configuration. Before bootup. 36 Notebook PC User Manual . This is part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture.Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive. press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. A. You can also select “Scan . If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup... (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing.R. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility.T. backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window’s disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.M. Notebook PC User Manual 37 . sectors” for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower.Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S. you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon without power adapter. STR is not the same as power OFF. You will be warned when battery power is low. STR requires a small amount of power and will fail and lose data if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features. and the size of the display panel. which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. your general work habits. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. Left-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter. 38 Notebook PC User Manual . the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). the CPU. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings. system memory size.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95%. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter. This prevents the battery from charging frequently.Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road. Notebook PC User Manual 39 . The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. you will have to charge the battery pack. If not using a battery pack. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. Sleep.Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. you may be prompted to restart the system. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options. such as “Switch User.” For other options. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive. choose Restart. 40 Notebook PC User Manual . Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart.” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon. Restart. or Shut Down. wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. To restart the system manually. there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC: • Hold the power button 4 seconds. doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Notebook PC User Manual 41 . over IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written.Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart. Sleep is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Because RAM is volatile. “Sleep” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. “Shut Down” will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved. it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. you can define “Sleep/Hibernate” or “Shut Down” for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual . You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. When you resume your work. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand.Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode. RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. “Hibernate” saves more power compared to “Sleep”.Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. Notebook PC User Manual 43 . By doing this. • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. Recover by pressing the power button.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. select High Color in Display Property Settings. “ZZ” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. 44 Notebook PC User Manual .) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor “before” booting up.Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. (This function does not work in 256 Colors. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled. the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. (On certain models. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles “Life Frame” software application. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. skin tone. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 45 . brightness. and color saturation for red. and blue independently. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD).Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. green. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. Use [Num Lk / Scr Lk] to toggle between using the extended keypad as numbers or as pointer directions. 46 Notebook PC User Manual . that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The pointer direction keys are for navigation between fields or cells such as those in a spreadsheet or table. activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Extended Keyboard (on selected models) An extended keyboard is available on selected models.Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows “Calculator” application. The other key. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [Fn][Ins/Num LK], the number lock LED lights up. If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Pointers The keyboard can be used as pointers while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the pointer keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. Notebook PC User Manual 47 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for multimedia control functions. Play/Pause (↓) Begins or pauses media file playback. Stop (↑) Stops media file playback. Back (←) During media file playback, goes back to the previous song / movie chapter. Forward (→) During media file playback, skips to the next song / movie chapter. 48 Notebook PC User Manual 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.” The power switch may differ in appearance by models. Notebook PC User Manual 49 Status Indicators esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause break prt sc sysrq insert num lk backspace tab home pgup enter caps lock shift ctrl delete scr lk shift fn alt alt pgdn end ctrl Front 50 Notebook PC User Manual . g. Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). B.b. Notebook PC User Manual 51 .g. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). C).c). Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. A. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e. 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. a. Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). When the capital lock light is OFF. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual . Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator 52 This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’s built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. The light flashes proportional to the access time. this indicator will also light. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled. 4 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC . mechanical failures can be avoided. 54 Notebook PC User Manual . therefore. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. Pointer Movement Right Click Left Click IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts. To use the touchpad.Using the Touchpad The touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse. Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger right Slide finger backward Notebook PC User Manual 55 . Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer. lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad. The following two examples produce the same results. Clicking Press the left pointer button and release. DoubleClicking Press the left button twice and release. press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession.The selected item will change color. 56 DoubleTapping Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long.With the pointer over an item.These actions allows you to launch your selected program. Tapping Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Notebook PC User Manual . keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. Move your finger over the program that you want to launch. Double-clicking/Double-tapping . press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly. the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel “Mouse.”The following two examples produce the same results. and the system launches your selected program.Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping . then release the left button.Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out.Dragging . This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents. Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Two-finger zooming in/out . Zoom in Notebook PC User Manual Zoom out 57 .Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/ right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right. sliding finger on touchpad during second strike. move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Dragging-Tapping Lightly strike the touchpad twice. You can also double-tap and hold the item while dragging it with your finger.Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. move the item to your desired location. Dragging-Clicking Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad. Two-finger scrolling . If your display window includes several sub-windows. The following illustrations produce the same results. Move your finger over an item. while simultaneously pressing the left button. Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing. Three-finger tapping Use three fingers to tap the touchpad. This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. This action simulates the click on the scroll wheel of a mouse. 58 Notebook PC User Manual .Use two fingers to tap the touchpad.Two-finger tapping . Two-finger rotating. You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. to turn ON this feature: 1. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. liquids or grease. it can be easily damaged. The touchpad responds to movement not to force. This feature is normally OFF. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. If not properly cared for. Notebook PC User Manual 59 . • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Ensure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt. Take note of the following precautions. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. Select the option in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.There is no need to tap the surface too hard. • Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. 3. 60 Notebook PC User Manual . Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box.2. Click OK to finish the configuration. or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. MP3 players. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning.Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents. Notebook PC User Manual 61 . and other files to various data storage devices. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras. WARNING! To prevent data loss. pictures. and PDAs. use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. formatting. copying. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. mobile phones. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below. but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient. always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Current hard drives support S. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive.A. battery pack.M. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals.) before removing the hard disk cover.Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply.R. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. etc. 62 Notebook PC User Manual . IMPORTANT! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.T. Notebook PC User Manual 63 . Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive.2 1 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.) before installing or removing a memory.Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.) 64 (This is only an example. battery pack. etc. any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the memory. The actual location of the memory differs by models.) Notebook PC User Manual . The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Network Connection Connect a network cable. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. with RJ-45 connectors on each end. For 10Base-T. network can be installed as an expansion card. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models. 4. use category 3. Notebook PC User Manual 65 . For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds. to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. or 5 twisted-pair wiring. After purchase. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps. it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub).Connections The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Network Hub or Switch The actual location of the LAN port differs by models. 66 Notebook PC User Manual . a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors.Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE).) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port. (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional. the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. To provide efficient security to your wireless communication. For security concerns. Notebook PC User Manual 67 .Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. The optional built-in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN).4GHz/5GHz frequencies. DO NOT connect to the unsecured network. the information transmission without encryption might be visible to others. the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. otherwise. 11 wireless LAN adapters. (All devices must install optional 802. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment.) Notebook PC Desktop PC Access Point PDA 68 Notebook PC User Manual .Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network. (All devices must install optional 802. 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3). click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again.Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 69 . 4. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. in the If you cannot find the desired access point. After a connection has been established. you may have to enter a password. You can see the wireless network icon area.5. in the Notification The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press <Fn> + <F2> to disable the WLAN function. 70 Notebook PC User Manual . 7. the connection is shown on the list. When connecting. 6. Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices. share peripherals.Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. You may also use it for SMS messaging. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs. 1. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone. you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth. or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. photos. etc. Notebook PC User Manual 71 . Depending on your mobile phone’s capabilities. sound files. you can transfer phone book data. and PDAs. mobile phones. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3). Desktop PCs. 2. or share Internet or network connections. 4. Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. From Control Panel. 3. 5. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 72 Notebook PC User Manual . Click Add a device to look for new devices. The paired relationship is successfully built.6. Click Close to finish the setting. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next. 8. Notebook PC User Manual 73 . 7. 74 Notebook PC User Manual . A Appendix . come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. if desired. When used in current operating systems. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes. Optional Connections These items. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. use Windows “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. WARNING! To prevent system failures. and greater durability. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC’s built-in keyboard and touchpad. higher transfer speeds. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. no drivers are necessary. if desired. may be purchased from third-parties. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual .44MB (or 720KB) 3.Optional Accessories These items. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable.5-inch floppy diskette. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. help manage your Notebook PC. drivers and applications to enable hardware features. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary. The support disc contains all drivers. extend functionality. Some of the Notebook PC’s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 . The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC’s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS. .1204.. Main Aptio Setup Utility . Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS . On the Boot screen.. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends.1204.Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS .] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW. 2..01. Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual .] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW.01. The actual screens may differ by models and territories... Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Set the system boot order. Boot Device 1.System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Inc.. Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Set the system boot order. Main Aptio Setup Utility . Inc. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1.Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. select Boot Option #1..] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/—: Change Opt.] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/—: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2. Inc. 5. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. If ONLY the user’s password is set. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01. Password is then cleared.1204. 3. On the Security screen. In Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 . Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/—: Change Opt. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 2. select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. On the Security screen. 2. 3. To set the password: 1. To clear the password: 1. Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter].Security Setting Main Aptio Setup Utility . the User will have Administrator rights. then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. Password is then set. then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Inc. you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility.1204. If you want to restore default settings. Main Aptio Setup Utility . choose Restore Defaults. Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings.Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings. Inc. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual . Inc.01. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override P0: ST9750420AS Silicon-Power PMAP P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/—: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends.Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again.Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. 4. 2. 1. 3.Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. If updating the BIOS does not help. Remove upgraded parts (RAM. HDD. 2. A.Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem . 3. try better quality discs and try again. Unknown Reason .System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 . If the problem still exist. WLAN. Hardware Problem . If not the case. If the problem still exist. contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists. contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the “ATK0100” driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. 1. try MS System Restore to an earlier date. BT) if they were installed after purchase. N = A) Able to load the OS? (Y = D. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are any problems. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. N = A) Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7. contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. N = A) Notebook PC User Manual . Hardware Problem . N = A) Able to load the OS? (Y = B. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. 1. 7. Diagnostics: 1. N = C) Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6. Hardware Problem . 2. 4. If the problem still exist. N = A) Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5. 4. A-8 Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over-charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC. 1. 6.Battery Battery maintenance. 3. update the BIOS to the latest version and try again.com/login.Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly. 2. 5.Hardware Problem . 3. If the problem is not solved. N = 4) Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3.asus. Register the Notebook PC for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem. or NB. Mechanical Problem . If you have many applications running (see taskbar). use anti-virus software to detect them. You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the “Network Adapter” item. check the power cord connections. please check the battery contacts. If none of the above help. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. B. Problem caused by the operating system. Problem might be in the MB. Hardware Problem .FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 . The problem may also be caused by some viruses.Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. Adapter problem. otherwise visit a local service center for repair. HDD.Symptom & Solutions: A. 3. 4. otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. visit a local service center for assistance. close them to decrease system load. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. C. 2. Unknown Reason . they may not be compatible with your system. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. A. Software Problem . If additional memory was installed after purchase.Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. remove the additional memory. It is available on the ASUS website. If you have installed software applications recently. Try to un-install them in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual . 4. Un-install software applications. Check your system for viruses. there will be an “Open policy file error” message. WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process.ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC. 2. power OFF. 1. and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory.CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 . If the problem still exist. Ensure that you install the “Intel INF Update” and “ATKACPI” drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If problem still cannot be solved.5. use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. 6. 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. 1. Use the “Start Easy Flash” function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility.Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends. Follow the instructions shown.1204. ASUS Tek. Aptio Setup Utility . 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/—: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual . Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.BIOS Updating the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC.01. 4. Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Main Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Inc. 3.Software Problem . Inc. You must “Restore Defaults” on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system. 5. Select a partition option and click Next. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. and to create a new system partition as drive “C”. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to first partition only. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 . copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition. Recover Windows to entire HD. drivers. and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. Select the language you want to recover and click Next. 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled].Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to its original working state. Press [F9] during bootup. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive “C”. you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD. According to Microsoft. 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions “C” (25%) and “D” (75%). 2.Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 . 3. 4. Select OK to start to restore the image. 2.Using the Recovery DVD: 1. unless instructed to do so. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc.asus. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to confirm the system recovery.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as “CD/DVD”) and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. If resetting is desired. While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions. then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. In order to view DVD titles. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video. you must install your own DVD viewer software. shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content.DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual . CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many. one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in “Region Definitions” below. The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software. South Korea. Scotland. Former Yugoslav Republics. Philippines. US Territories Region 2 Czech. Central America. Indonesia. Pacific Islands. Slovakia Region 3 Burma. Hungary. India. Sweden. Rest of Africa. Switzerland. Finland. France. Portugal. Malaysia. Turkey. Egypt. Iraq. Ireland. Caribbean (Except US Territories). Vietnam Region 4 Australia. Japan. Singapore. Greece. Netherlands. Syria. Saudi Arabia. New Zealand. US.Region Definitions Region 1 Canada. Pakistan. UK. Iran. South Africa. North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC User Manual A-17 . Taiwan. Iceland. Norway. Gulf States. Italy. Germany. Russia. Poland. Thailand. South America Region 5 CIS. Spain. Eastern European countries and their territories. Australia and New Zealand.html for more details. South East Asian countries and their territories. Korea (South and North). Region B European. Taiwan.blu-raydisc. Japan. African. and their territories. Region C Central.Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models) Region Definitions Region A North. Central and South American countries. Hong Kong. South Asian. and South West Asian countries and their territories.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDsicforVideo. China and Mongolia. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual . Macao. Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www. FCC (US. Canada. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. Taiwan). of itself. the approval does not. However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries. Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor: “This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties” Notebook PC User Manual A-19 . is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling. Korea. and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC.Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan). In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. if provided. CTR 21 (Common Technical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing. It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network. auto-dialers and alarm systems.g. The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. fax machines. Non-Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.” Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several panEuropean approvals using CTR 21. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual .Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties. The results are Europe’s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country. Country Applied More Testing Austria1 Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No 1 The Netherlands Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No Notebook PC User Manual A-21 .This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. A-22 Notebook PC User Manual . For updates to this table.cetecom. you may visit http://www. de/technologies/ctr_21.This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability.html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling. which would make any additional testing superfluous). may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. This equipment generates. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. including interference that may cause undesired operation.Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. This device must accept any interference received. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Notebook PC User Manual A-23 . and can radiate radio frequency energy and. uses. National Archives and Records Administration.(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47.2] Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] Notebook PC User Manual .193.S. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. “The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.1b] Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. U. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • • • • • • • A-24 Essential requirements as in [Article 3] Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.” This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA. part 15. 1993. please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.1a] Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950] Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3. Government Printing Office. 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.e. CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i. please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”. including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Notebook PC User Manual A-25 . 4 GHz band: • • Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors: A-26 01 05 11 24 32 41 55 Ain Hautes Alpes Aude Dordogne Gers Loir et Cher Meuse 02 08 12 25 36 45 58 Aisne Ardennes Aveyron Doubs Indre Loiret Nièvre 03 09 16 26 37 50 59 Allier Ariège Charente Drôme Indre et Loire Manche Nord Notebook PC User Manual .4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483. America 2. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons.Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.5 MHz.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. In the departments listed below.412-2. use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense. for the entire 2.5 MHz and 2483.6 MHz to 2483. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • • 10mW for the entire 2.5 MHz band.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.5 MHz) 100mW for frequencies between 2446.412-2.5–2483. with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.412-2. fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW.arcep. Notebook PC User Manual A-27 . but more than 10mW. 60 63 66 68 71 82 88 90 Oise Puy du Dôme Pyrénées Orientales Haut Rhin Saône et Loire Tarn et Garonne Vosges Territoire de Belfort 61 64 67 70 75 84 89 94 Orne Pyrénées Atlantique Bas Rhin Haute Saône Paris Vaucluse Yonne 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 (http://www. and 105V rms. or a lithium alloy. in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 300V peak-to-peak. including the following: • • • DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water.UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak. Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. 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. Notebook PC User Manual . kitchen sink or laundry tub. DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series. basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire. and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). and injury to persons. or a lithium ion. electric shock. • • A-28 Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. wash bowl. When using the Notebook PC modem. near a bath tub. for example. parallel. or both. These batteries contain metallic lithium. that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. htm. Evaluation. TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer—Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70.com/english/REACH. and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration. Notebook PC User Manual A-29 .93.asus. Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable – installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. in particular Section 820. 0. 0. 3G. the National Electrical Code (NEC). 2G.75mm2 or H05VV-F.Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F.75mm2. we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr. Authorization. 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 esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish) VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions 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) ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного типа возможно его возгорание. Утилизируйте аккумулятор в соответствии с инструкциями производителя. (Russian) A-30 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual. WARNING! Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s 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 warning label CAUTION! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Notebook PC User Manual A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must 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. A-32 Notebook PC User Manual CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Notebook PC User Manual A-33 . 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