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E4249 / November 2008

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual��6 Notes For This Manual � �� 6 Safety Precautions��7 Preparing your Notebook PC��9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side��12 Bottom Side��14 Left Side��16 Right Side��18 Rear Side��19 Front Side��21 3.
Page 3 Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device��40 Using the Touchpad�� 40 Touchpad Usage Illustrations � �� 41 Caring for the Touchpad � �� 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics) � �� 42 Storage Devices��43 Expansion Card�� 43 Optical Drive��...
Page 5: Introducing The Notebook Pc
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 6: About This User's Manual
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
Page 7: 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. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
Page 8: Transportation Precautions
Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external pe- ripherals 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. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
Page 9: Preparing Your Notebook Pc
Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor- mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 3. Open the Display Panel IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Page 11: Knowing The Parts
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 12: Top Side
Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory.
Page 13: Display Panel
Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software.
Page 14: Bottom Side
Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
Page 15: Battery Pack
Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 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.
Page 16: Left Side
Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 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 al- lows convenient use without additional adapters.
Page 17: Expresscard Slot
ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot.
Page 18: Right Side
Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Note- book 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.
Page 19: Rear Side
Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 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.
Page 20: Hdmi Port
Knowing the Parts 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 tel- evision (DTV).
Page 21: Front Side
Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Audio Speaker The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers).
Page 23: Getting Started
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual.
Page 24: Power System
Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC.
Page 25: Using Battery Power
Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Addi- tional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer.
Page 26: Battery Care
Getting Started Battery Care The Notebook PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).
Page 27: Powering On The Notebook Pc
Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.
Page 28: Checking Battery Power
Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.
Page 29: Power Options
Power Options 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.” For other options, such as “Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.
Page 30: Power Management Modes
Getting Started 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). You can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
Page 31: Special Keyboard Functions
Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same.
Page 32: Colored Hot Keys (Cont)
Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color en- hancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color satura- tion for red, green, and blue independently.
Page 33: Microsoft Windows Keys
Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object.
Page 34: Switches And Status Indicators
Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Express Gate Key Pressing this button will launch Express Gate when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the Express Gate User’s Manual for details. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes.
Page 35: Switches And Status Indicators (Cont.)
Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front 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. This indicator is OFF when the Note- book PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
Page 36: Drive Activity Indicator
Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators (cont.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted.
Page 37: Multimedia Control Keys (On Selected Models)
Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The fol- lowing 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 CD control functions.
Page 39: Using The Notebook Pc
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Antenna Connections (on selected models) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in...
Page 40: Pointing Device
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
Page 41: Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Clicking Press the left pointer button and release.
Page 42: Caring For The Touchpad
Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. •...
Page 43: Storage Devices
Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card.
Page 44: Optical Drive
Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up.
Page 45: Removing An Optical Disc
Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers.
Page 46: Flash Memory Card Reader
Using the Notebook PC 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, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.
Page 47: Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace- able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen.
Page 48 Using the Notebook PC Installing the hard disk drive:...
Page 49: Memory (Ram)
Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
Page 50: Connections
Using the Notebook PC Connections The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, net- work can be installed as an expansion card. Modem Connection (on selected models) The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends.
Page 51: Network Connection
Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. 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).
Page 52: Wireless Lan Connection (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequen- cy Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies.
Page 53: Windows Wireless Network Connection
Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3). 2. Press [FN F2] repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown. 3. You should see the “Not Connected” network icon.
Page 54: Bluetooth Wireless Connection (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth.
Page 55: Appendix
Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 56: Optional Accessories
Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, 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 USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher trans-...
Page 57: Optional Connections
Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC’s built-in keyboard and touchpad.
Page 58: Bluetooth Mouse Setup (Optional
Appendix Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system. 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3). 2. Press [FN F2] repeatedly until Bluetooth ONor WLAN &...
Page 59 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) cont. 5. Click Next when the Bluetooth mouse is ready. 7. Select “Don’t use a passkey” and click Next� 9. Click Finish when adding is complete. “RESET” may be necessary after changing batteries. Repeat steps if necessary. Appendix 6.
Page 60: Operating System And Software
Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Page 61: System Bios Settings
System BIOS Settings Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. Security Setting 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisoror Change User Password. Appendix 2. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. To clear the password: 2.
Page 62: Save Changes
Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Save Changes User Access Level Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to have in the BIOS setup utility.
Page 63 System BIOS Settings (cont.) RAID Function Support (on selected model) For models support RAID function, you must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from the built-in hard disk drives. WARNING! Building a RAID set will clear all your data on both the primary disk drive and the secondary disk drive.
Page 64: Common Problems And Solutions
4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the “ATK0100” driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly.
Page 65 Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5.
Page 66 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5.
Page 67 Reboot the system. Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file, press [F2] to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults.
Page 68 Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a Trojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus definition file is the latest one and regularly updating the virus definition file. 2. Reinstalling fails at the “Information Wizard” after uninstalling Norton Antivirus. Make sure NIS has been uninstalled from your computer, reboot your system, install NIS again, use “Live Update”...
Page 69 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton Internet Security” or “Norton Personal Firewall”. How to stop Windows Firewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. You will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security Center icon. 3. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Click Off and then click OK. 10.
Page 70: Windows Vista Software Recovery
1. Press [F9] during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Read the “ASUS Preload Wizard” screen and click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to first partition only.
Page 71 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc (unless instructed to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Appendix A-17...
Page 72: Glossary
Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.
Page 73 Appendix Glossary (Cont.) CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It inter- prets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to commu- nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem.
Page 74 Appendix Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). CLASS 1: A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye-safe and consequently require no controls.
Page 75: Suspend Mode
Appendix Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system re- mains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup.
Page 76: Declarations And Safety Statements
Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC.
Page 77: Internal Modem Compliancy
Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), 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).
Page 78 Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland...
Page 79: Federal Communications Commission Statement
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, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 80: Ce Mark Warning
Appendix FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment is for operation within 5.15 GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only.
Page 81: 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 82: Ul Safety Notices
Appendix UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electri- cally 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 83 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. Sos- tituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica.
Page 84: Optical Drive Safety Information
Appendix Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PROD- UCT. 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 speci- fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure.
Page 85 Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish A-31...
Page 86: Notebook Pc Information
Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ______________ Manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Display Size: ___________ Resolution: _____________Memory Size: ______________ Retailer: _________________Location: ___________ Purchase Date: ______________...
Page 87: Copyright Information
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its sup- pliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
Page 88 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;...

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2 Knowing the Parts

3 Getting Started

4 Using the Notebook PC

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