Asus K72Dr User Manual

Asus K72Dr User Manual

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Notebook PC User Manual

February 2010

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  • Page 1: Notebook Pc User Manual

    E5XXX Notebook PC User Manual February 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ... 3 Preparing your Notebook PC ... 5 Using the Touchpad ... 7 Knowing the Parts ... 9 Right Side ... 9 Left Side ...12 Rear Side ...14 Front Side ...14 Recovering Your Notebook PC ...15 Using Recovery Partition ...15 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) ...16 Declarations and Safety Statements ...19...
  • 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: Preparing Your Notebook Pc

    Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter HDMI Notebook PC User Manual...
  • Page 6 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 7: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad Customize the touchpad’s behavior in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse... Notebook PC User Manual Right button Left button Right button Left button...
  • Page 8 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 9: Knowing The Parts

    Knowing the Parts Right Side Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/ inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/ inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
  • Page 10 HDMI Port HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
  • Page 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved.
  • Page 12: Left Side

    Left Side Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Flash Memory Slot (on selected models) Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from...
  • 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 (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is...
  • Page 14: Rear Side

    Rear Side 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. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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) Lock the secondary hard disk drive:...
  • Page 17 Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface US�...
  • Page 18 Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the previous section to unlock the secondary hard disk drive.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 2004/10/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...
  • Page 22: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Japan 2.412-2.44 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–243.5 MHz) •...
  • Page 23: Power Safety Requirement

    H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Orne 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Saône...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 This product is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 7,416,423; 7,415,5; 7,413,402; 7,411,791; 7,40,55; 7,403,37; 7,400,721; 7,399,011; 7,394,533; 7,392,96; 7,3,754; 7,3,752; 7,3,743; 7,32,605; 7,32,314; 7,375,952; 7,374,433; 7,373,493; 7,369,402; 7,369,064; 7,362,56; 7,362,521; 7,362,276; 7,361,034; 7,359,209; 7,359,19; 7,355,372; 7,353,40; 7,352,56; 7,343,645; 7,342,777;...
  • Page 29 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2009 Notebook PC User Manual ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Notebook P.C. K72J, K72F, A72J, A72F, X7AJ, X7AF, X72F, X72J,...
  • Page 30 Notebook PC User Manual...

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