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Notebook PC
User Manual
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Copyright and Support Information
Copyright Information
Contains legal information regarding manual reproduction and ASUS' warranty limitations.
Limitation of Liability
Outlines ASUS' liability limits for product defects and damages, excluding certain types of losses.
Service and Support
Directs users to the ASUS website for service and support information.
About This Manual
Conventions Used in This Manual
Explains text formatting conventions like IMPORTANT, NOTE, and WARNING messages.
E-Manual Version
Provides a link to download the English e-manual for software and hardware details.
Safety Precautions
Using Your Notebook PC Safely
Details environmental conditions, power adapter compliance, heat exposure, and air circulation precautions.
Getting to Know Your Notebook PC
Top View Illustration
Illustrates and labels the top view of the Notebook PC, showing key external components.
Top View Components: Audio, Display, Power
Details microphone, camera indicator, display panel, power button, and numeric keypad functions.
Keyboard, Touchpad, and Status Indicators
Describes keyboard, touchpad functionality, and introduces status indicators like power and battery.
Detailed Status Indicators
Explains battery, drive activity, connectivity, and lock indicators.
Notebook PC Ports
Right Side Ports: USB, HDMI, VGA, LAN, Power
Details USB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, LAN, and DC input ports for connectivity and power.
Left Side Ports: Security, USB, Audio, Card Reader
Describes Kensington lock, USB 2.0, headphone/microphone combo jack, and memory card reader.
Getting Started
Charging Your Notebook PC
Provides step-by-step instructions and important notes for charging the notebook PC before first use.
Opening Panel and Powering On
Illustrates how to open the display panel and press the power button to start the notebook.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Outlines FCC compliance rules and conditions for operation, including interference guidelines.
FCC RF Exposure Caution Statement
Warns about RF exposure limits and advises on safe operating practices.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)
Lists requirements and tests for R&TTE directive, including EMC and radio spectrum usage.
CE Mark Warning
Explains CE marking for devices with and without wireless LAN/Bluetooth, referencing EEC directives.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
Details IC radiation exposure limits and conditions for operation in Canada.
Wireless Operation Channels by Domain
Lists wireless operation channels for North America, Japan, and Europe ETSI.
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Details specific frequency band restrictions and power limits for France.
France: Permitted Frequency Bands and Power Limits
Lists French departments with specific EIRP limits for the 2400–2483.5 MHz band.
UL Safety Notices for Telecommunications and Batteries
Covers UL safety requirements for telecommunications equipment and lithium batteries.
Power Safety Requirements and REACH Compliance
Specifies power cord requirements and directs users to REACH chemical information.
Nordic Lithium Cautions
Provides safety cautions in multiple languages regarding lithium-ion battery replacement and disposal.
ENERGY STAR Complied Product
Explains ENERGY STAR compliance and its power management features for ASUS products.
European Union Eco-label and Hearing Loss Prevention
Details EU Eco-label characteristics and advises on preventing hearing damage from volume.
Global Environmental Compliance and Recycling Services
Outlines ASUS' environmental compliance and recycling program information.
Coating Notice and Singapore Compliance
Explains the coating's purpose and states compliance with Singapore IDA Standards.
System Diagnostics
Power-on Self-test (POST) Overview
Explains POST as a series of diagnostic tests run during startup.
Accessing BIOS and Troubleshooting Options
Describes how to access BIOS settings and Windows troubleshoot options via POST.
Using System Image Recovery
Details steps to perform system image recovery during POST for troubleshooting.
EC Declaration of Conformity
EMC Directive Compliance Declarations
Lists standards met for Electromagnetic Compatibility directive.
R&TTE Directive Compliance Declarations
Lists standards met for Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment directive.
LVD Directive Compliance Declarations
Lists standards met for Low Voltage Directive.
ErP Directive Compliance Declarations
Lists regulations met for Energy-related Products directive.
EC Declaration of Conformity (Second Model)
EMC Directive Compliance (S500C)
Lists standards met for EMC directive for a specific model.
R&TTE Directive Compliance (S500C)
Lists standards met for R&TTE directive for a specific model.
LVD Directive Compliance (S500C)
Lists standards met for LVD directive for a specific model.
RoHS Directive Compliance (S500C)
Lists standards met for RoHS directive for a specific model.

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