Asus A52F User Manual

Asus A52F User Manual

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E5429

Notebook PC User Manual

15.6" : B53 Series
14.0" : B43 Series
May 2010

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  • Page 1: Notebook Pc User Manual

    E5429 Notebook PC User Manual 15.6” : B53 Series 14.0” : B43 Series May 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ...  Safety Precautions ... 3 Preparing your Notebook PC ... 7 Using the Touchpad ... 9 Knowing the Parts ...11 Right Side ...11 Left Side ...15 Front Side ...18 Recovering Your Notebook PC ...19 Using Recovery Partition ...19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) ...0 Declarations and Safety Statements ......
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
  • Page 4 SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 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.
  • Page 5: Transportation Precautions

    Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.
  • Page 6: Airplane Precautions

    Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used...
  • Page 7: Preparing Your Notebook Pc

    Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter Notebook PC User Manual HDMI 1 1 0 v - 2 2 0...
  • Page 8 Opening the LCD display panel Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Turning on the Power Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD display panel.
  • Page 9: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad Right button Left button Customize the touchpad’s behavior in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Elantech > Options... Notebook PC User Manual Right button Left button...
  • Page 10 A. Slide your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer. You can also hold the left button and slide your finger to drag the selected item. Use the left and right buttons like a standard mouse. Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right.
  • Page 11: Knowing The Parts

    Knowing the Parts Right Side 15.6” model E-SATA E-SATA 14.0” model HDMI HDMI Notebook PC User Manual...
  • Page 12 Wireless Switch (on selected models) Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm expansion card.
  • Page 13 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. 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. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. Optical Drive Activity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive.
  • Page 14 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. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington®...
  • Page 15: Left Side

    Left Side 15.6” model 14.0” model Notebook PC User Manual HDMI HDMI E-SATA E-SATA...
  • Page 16 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.
  • Page 17 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers...
  • Page 18: Front Side

    Front Side 15.6” model 14.0” model Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 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, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs.
  • Page 19: Recovering Your Notebook Pc

    Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. Select the language you want to recover and click Next. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to first partition only.
  • Page 20: Using Recovery Dvd (On Selected Models)

    This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions “C” (25%) and “D” (75%). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop.
  • Page 21 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual...
  • Page 22: Declarations And Safety Statements

    Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 23: Fcc Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement

    (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) 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.
  • Page 24: Ce Marking

    CE Marking 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”. 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, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
  • Page 25: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) •...
  • Page 26 60 Oise 63 Puy du Dôme 66 Pyrénées Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 71 Saône et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
  • Page 27: Ul Safety Notices

    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, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
  • Page 28: Power Safety Requirement

    REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Notebook PC User Manual...
  • Page 29: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries)

    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.
  • Page 30: European Union Eco-Label

    European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health.
  • Page 31: Global Environmental Regulation Compliance And Declaration

    ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 32 This product is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 7,416,423; 7,415,588; 7,413,402; 7,411,791; 7,408,855; 7,403,378; 7,400,721; 7,399,011; 7,394,533; 7,392,968; 7,388,754; 7,388,752; 7,388,743; 7,382,605; 7,382,314; 7,375,952; 7,374,433; 7,373,493; 7,369,402; 7,369,064; 7,362,568; 7,362,521; 7,362,276; 7,361,034; 7,359,209; 7,359,189; 7,355,372; 7,353,408; 7,352,586; 7,343,645; 7,342,777;...
  • Page 33 Notebook PC User Manual...
  • Page 34 Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C Country TAIWAN Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address, City HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY Notebook PC User Manual...

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