ASUSTeK Computer TAICHI21 Notebook PC User Manual TempConfidential TAICHI21 UserMan Part2

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Charm bar
The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side
of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share
applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of
your Notebook PC.
Launching the Charm bar
NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of
white icons. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like
once activated.
Use your Notebook PC’s Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to
launch the Charm bar.
Charm Bar
Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the
Charm bar.
Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right
corner of the screen.
Press .
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Search
This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or
programs in your Notebook PC.
Share
This tool allows you to share applications via social
networking sites or email.
Start
This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen.
From the Start screen, you can also use this to return to a
recently opened app.
Devices
This tool allows you to access and share les with the
devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an
external display or printer.
Settings
This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your
Notebook PC.
Inside the Charm bar
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to
work or switch between apps.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC’s screen resolution is set
to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature.
Using Snap
Use your Notebook PC’s Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to
activate and use Snap.
Snap bar
1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Tap and hold the app’s topmost part then drag it to
the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar
appears.
3. Launch another app.
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1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Press .
3. Launch another app.
4. To switch between apps, press .
1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your
screen.
3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then
drop the app to the left or right side of the display
panel.
4. Launch another app.
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Other keyboard shortcuts
Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help
you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8.
\
Switches between the Start screen and the last
running app
Launches the desktop
Launches the Computer window on Desktop
mode
Opens the File search pane
Opens the Share pane
Opens the Settings pane
Opens the Devices pane
Activates the Lock screen
Minimizes the Internet Explorer window
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Opens the Second screen pane
Opens the Apps search pane
Opens the Run window
Opens Ease of Access Center
Opens the Settings search pane
Opens a menu box of Windows® tools
Launches the magnier icon and zooms in your
screen
Zooms out your screen
Opens the Narrator Settings
Enables the print screen function
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Connecting to wireless networks
Wi-Fi
Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social
networking sites using your Notebook PC’s Wi-Fi connection.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned o to enable the
Wi-Fi function of your Notebook PC. For more details, refer to the
Airplane mode section in this manual.
Enabling Wi-Fi
Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your
Tablet screen or touchpad.
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Tap and tap .
3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi
connections.
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4. Tap Connect to start the network connection.
NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the
Wi-Fi connection.
5. If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and
other wireless-enabled systems, tap Yes, turn on sharing and
connect to devices. Tap No, don't turn on sharing or connect
to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned o to enable the
Bluetooth function of your Notebook PC. For more details, refer to the
Airplane mode section in this manual.
Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices
You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled
devices to enable data transfers. To do this, use your or Tablet screen
or touchpad as follows:
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Tap then tap Change PC Settings.
3. Under PC Settings, select Devices then tap Add a Device to
search for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your
Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If
they are the same, tap Yes to successfully pair your Notebook
PC with the device.
NOTE: For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted
to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC.
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Turning Airplane mode o
or
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Tap and tap .
3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane
mode o.
Press .
or
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Tap and tap .
3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane
mode on.
Press .
Airplane mode
The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you
to use your Notebook PC safely while in-ight.
Turning Airplane mode on
NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inight
services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when
using your Notebook PC in-ight.
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Connecting to wired networks
You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks
and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC’s LAN
port.
NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or
your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Internet
connection.
To congure your settings, refer to the following procedures.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that a network cable is connected between your
Notebook PC’s LAN port and a local area network before performing
the following actions.
or
1. LaunchLaunch Desktop.
2. From the Windows
®
taskbar, right-click the network
icon then tap Open Network and Sharing
Center.
3. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap
Change adapter settings.
4. Right-click on your LAN then select Properties.
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network
connection
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5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap
Properties.
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
6. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK.
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7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window
then tap Set up a new connection or network.
8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next.
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10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name
then tap Connect.
11. Tap Close to nish the conguration.
12. Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you
just created.
13. Type your user name and password then tap Connect
to start connecting to the Internet.
9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE).
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Conguring a static IP network connection
or
1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic
IP/PPPoE network connection.
2 Tap Use the following IP address.
3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default
gateway from your service provider.
4. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS
server address and alternate DNS server address
then tap OK.
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Turning your Notebook PC off
You can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following
procedures:
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep
To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button
once.
or
• Tap from the Charm bar then tap >
Shut down to do a normal shutdown.
• From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down.
• You can also shut down your Notebook PC using
Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then
press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select
Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK.
• If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold
the power button for at least four (4) seconds until
your Notebook PC turns o.
You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using
Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then press
alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep
from the drop-down list then select OK.
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Chapter 4:
ASUS apps
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LifeFrame
Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create
snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio les, use your
webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this
app.
To launch LifeFrame
Featured ASUS Apps
The archive toolbar displays
a function's saved files in
thumbnail view.
Webcam settings Zoom in/out
Capture button
Action button
Modes Face tracking
button
Press .
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LifeFrame functions
Camera
Use this function to take pictures using your webcam.
Camcorder
Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Monitor
This function lets you use your webcam as a security
video monitor as it automatically detects movement
then captures it on photo.
Voice Recorder
Use this function to record audio les in your Notebook
PC.
Game
This function lets you play games using the webcam.
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Power4Gear Hybrid
Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power
saving modes in Power4Gear.
NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter
automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode.
To launch Power4Gear Hybrid
Select from these power saving modes.
Use these options to customize
your power saving mode.
Allows you to hide the desktop icons
onscreen and turns the presentation
mode on or o.
Battery Saving mode
This mode extends your Notebook PC’s battery life while plugged in
to the power adapter or while running on battery power only.
Performance mode
Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing
games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook
PC.
Press .
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USB Charger+
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your
ASUS Notebook PC’s USB charge port.
This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on
sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available on selected models
only).
NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in your USB 3.0 charge port with the
icon.
WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it
immediately.
Using the USB Charger+ Settings
The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your
ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power and allows you to
charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or
shutdown mode.
1. Right-click on the
USB Charger+ icon
on the desktop
tray, then click
Settings.
2. Tick Enable USB
Charger+ in battery
mode.
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3. Select one or both of
these charging options:
Enable quick charge
when the system is
running or Enable quick
charge when the system
is in sleep/hibernate/
shutdown mode.
4. Move the percentage
slider to the left or to the
right to set the limit for
charging devices.
5. Tap OK to save the
settings made. Otherwise,
tap Cancel.
NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both
options. You can deselect these two options, if necessary.
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Instant On
Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode
(Deep S3) using Instant On.
NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power
while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode.
IMPORTANT! The standby time varies according to your Notebook
PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, conguration, and
operating conditions.
Performance mode
This mode is default-enabled in
your Notebook PC. It allows the
system to return to its last working
state in two seconds, even after
your Notebook PC has entered
into deep sleep mode.
Battery saving mode
This mode enables longer standby
times allowing the battery to last
for up to thirty (30) days or more.
When enabled, the Notebook PC
returns to its last working state
in as fast as seven seconds, four
hours after entering into deep
sleep mode.
or
Tap this to activate the
battery saving mode.
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Chapter 5:
Power-on Self Test (POST)
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The Power-on Self Test (POST)
The Power-on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook
PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent
part of the Notebook PC’s architecture.
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run
troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook
PC. You may refer to the following information for more details.
BIOS
The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware
settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC.
The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook
PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and
requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires
further BIOS settings or updates.
WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system
instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change
the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Accessing BIOS
Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The
actual screens may dier by model and territory.
Boot
This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may
refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority.
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Sets the system boot
order
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Sets the system boot
order
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
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Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot Option #1
Windows Boot Manager
Disabled
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Security
This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password
of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your
Notebook PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB
interface.
To set the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or
User Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,then this only
limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering
Setup. If ONLY the user’s password is set, then this is
a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter
Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights.
Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD User Pwd Status : NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
System Mode state Setup
Secure Boot state Disabled
Set Administrator
Password. The password
length must be in the
following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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NOTE:
• If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this
before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.
• If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted
to input this before entering BIOS.
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I/O Interface Security
In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to
lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC.
To lock an interface:
1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.
2. Select an interface you would like to lock then press
.
3. Select Lock.
I/O Interface Security
Wireless Network Interface [UnLock]
HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock]
USB Interface Security
If Locked, LAN controller
will be disabled.
Wireless Network Interface
Lock
UnLock
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Security
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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To clear the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or
User Password.
2. Type in the current password then press .
3. Leave the Create New Password eld blank then press
.
4. Select Yes in the conrmation box then press .
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USB Interface Security
Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access
USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices.
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USB Interface Security
USB Interface [UnLock]
External Ports [UnLock]
Bluetooth [UnLock]
CMOS Camera [UnLock]
If LOCKED, all USB
devices will
be disabled
USB Interface
Lock
UnLock
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Security
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
To lock the USB interface:
1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB
Interface Security.
2. Select an interface that you would like to lock then select
Lock.
NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the
External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface
Security.
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Set Master Password
In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set
up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive.
To set the HDD password:
1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
4. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to
set up the user password.
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Set HDD Master Password.
***Advisable to Power
Cycle System after Setting
Hard Disk Passwords***
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,then this only
limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering
Setup. If ONLY the user’s password is set, then this is
a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter
Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights.
Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD User Pwd Status : NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
System Mode state Setup
Secure Boot state Disabled
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Save & Exit
To keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit
before exiting the BIOS.
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Windows Boot Manager
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Exit system setup after
saving the changes.
To update the BIOS:
1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest
BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website.
2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS le to a ash disk drive.
3. Connect your ash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
4. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then
press .
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6. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then
press .
7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to
restore the system to its default settings.
ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility
FSO
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS4
0 EFI <DIR>
[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute
Current BIOS
Platform: TAICHI21
Version: L72
Build Date: Aug 17 2012
Build Time: 11:49:52
New BIOS
Platform: Unknown
Version: Unknown
Build Date: Unknown
Build Time: Unknown
FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series
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Start Easy Flash
Internal Pointing Device [Enabled]
Wake On Lid Open [Enabled]
Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled]
ASUS USB Charger+ in battery mode [Disabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Intel AES-NI [Enabled]
VT-d [Enabled]
SATA Conguration
Graphics Conguration
DPTF Conguration
Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation
USB Conguration
Network Stack
Press Enter to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
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Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit
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↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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Troubleshoot
By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8
troubleshoot options which includes the following:
• Refresh your PC
• Reset your PC
• Advanced options
Refresh your PC
Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without
losing your current les and applications.
To access this during POST:
1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during
POST.
or
2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap Troubleshoot.
3. Tap Refresh your PC.
4. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points
to learn more about using this option then tap Next.
5. Tap the account you would like to refresh.
6. Type your account password then tap Continue.
7. Tap Refresh.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in
to a power source before refreshing your system.
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Reset your PC
IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.
Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default
settings.
To access this during POST:
1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during
POST.
or
2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap Troubleshoot.
3. Tap Reset your PC.
4. In the Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to
learn more about using this option then tap Next.
5. Tap your preferred reset option: Just remove my les
or Fully clean the drive.
6. Tap Reset.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in
to a power source before resetting your system.
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Using System Image Recovery
Under Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to
recover your system using your Notebook PC’s original image le.
To access this during POST:
Advanced options
Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting
options in your Notebook PC.
To access this during POST:
1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during
POST.
or
2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap Troubleshoot.
3. Tap Advanced options.
4. In the Advanced options screen, select the
troubleshooting option you wish to perform.
5. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process.
1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during
POST.
or
2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap Troubleshoot.
3. Tap Advanced options.
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4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image
Recovery.
5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a
system image le.
6. Type your account password then tap Continue.
7. Select Use the latest available system image
(recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose
Select a system image if your system image is in an
external device or DVD.
8. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system
image recovery procedure.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you regularly backup
your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC
stops working.
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Appendices
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DVD-ROM Drive Information
(on selected models)
The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs
and DVDs. You can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to
view DVD titles.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital
AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. 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.
Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule
that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In
order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video
titles are released for specic geographic regions as dened in “Region
Denitions” below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be
limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is
sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions,
CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS
encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region.
IMPORTANT! The region setting may be changed up to ve times
using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the
last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require
factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is
desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the
user.
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Region Denitions
Region 1
Canada, US, US Territories
Region 2
Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary,
Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics,
Slovakia
Region 3
Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Region 4
Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New
Zealand, Pacic Islands, South America
Region 5
CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea
Region 6
China
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The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos
and other disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs.
Region Denitions
Region A
North, Central and South American countries, and their territories;
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Korea (South and North), South
East Asian countries and their territories.
Region B
European, African, and South West Asian countries and their
territories; Australia and New Zealand.
Region C
Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and their territories;
China and Mongolia.
NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/
Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details.
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information
(on selected models)
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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). However due to dierences
between the individual PSTNs provided in dierent countries, the
approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In
the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier
in the rst instance.
Overview
on 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the
CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC. 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).
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 justied case service)
in which network addressing, if provided, is by means of dual tone
multifrequency signalling.
Network Compatibility Declaration
Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notied Body and
the vendor: “This declaration will indicate the networks with which
the equipment is designed to work and any notied networks with
which the equipment may have inter-working diculties”
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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 notied networks with which the
equipment may have inter-working diculties. The manufacturer
shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network
compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings.
It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use
the equipment on another network.”
Up to now the Notied Body of CETECOM issued several pan-
European approvals using CTR 21. The results are Europe’s rst
modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each
individual European country.
Non-Voice Equipment
Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible
as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems.
Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled
by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also
cordless telephones) is excluded.
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This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21
standard.
Country Applied More Testing
Austria
1
Yes No
Belgium Yes No
Czech Republic No Not Applicable
Denmark
1
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
The Netherlands
1
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
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This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without
liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.
de/technologies/ctr_21.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 superuous).
In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
connection and caller ID facilities.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
WARNING! 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. It is essential that only the supplied
power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices
to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate the equipment.
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193,
1993. Washington DC: Oce of the Federal Register, National
Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing
Oce.)
SAR Value:
1.50 W/kg
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FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution
Statement
WARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. “The manufacture declares that this
device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by
specied rmware controlled in the USA.”
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must
follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
This device operates within a 5.15-5.25 GHz frequency range
and is restricted for indoor use only. Outdoor operation within
5150-5250MHz is prohibited.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC)
The following items were completed and are considered relevant and
sucient:
• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]
• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]
• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]
• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in
[Article 3.1b]
• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN
301 489-17]
• Eective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]
• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]
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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.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must
follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel
Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.
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Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’
exposition aux ondes radio
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations d’
Industrie Canada dénies pour un environnement non-contrôlé.
Pour maintenir la conformité avec les exigences d’exposition RF
d’IC, veuillez éviter tout contact direct avec l’antenne pendant l’
émission. Les utilisateurs naux doivent suivre les instructions
de fonctionnement spéciques pour satisfaire la conformité aux
expositions RF.
Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes :
• Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d’interférence, et
• Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les
interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non
souhaité de l’appareil.
Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence (c’est
à-dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite),
cet appareil est destiné à être utilisé en intérieur et loin des fenêtres
pour fournir un blindage maximal. Tout appareil (ou son antenne d’
émission) qui est installé en extérieur est sujet à cette licence.
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Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains
N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11
Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13
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)
• 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz
NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6
MHz to 2483.5 MHz.
There are few possibilities for outdoor use: on private property or on
the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary
authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum
authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use
outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
• Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW
• Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW
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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.arcep.fr)
NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than
10mW.
01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier
05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège
11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente
24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme
32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire
41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche
55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord
60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme
64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin
68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire
75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse
88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort
94 Val de Marne
Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is
permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than
10mW outdoors:
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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).
When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the following:
• DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
• DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak.
Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and
secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources
in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium
alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical
cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that
convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or
reversible chemical reaction.
• Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a re, as
they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due
to re or explosion.
• Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to
reduce the risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion. Use
only UL certied power adapters or batteries supplied by the
manufacturer or authorized retailers.
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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, 3G, 0.75mm
2
or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm
2
.
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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
TV Tuner Notices
Note to CATV System Installer—Cable distribution system should be
grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, 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.
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)
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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)
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Service warning label
WARNING! 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 specied herein or in the laser product
installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not
attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For
your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
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.
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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in
Modem)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Italian
Portuguese
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Swedish
ENERGY STAR complied product
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy helping us all save money
and protect the environment through energy
ecient products and practices.
All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the
ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is
enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically
set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake
your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for
detail information on power management and its benets to the
environment. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for
detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based
operating systems.
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European Union Eco-label
This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which
means that this product has the following characteristics:
1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by
modes.
2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals.
3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and
health.
4. Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging
recycling.
5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through
providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power
supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD
drive or DVD drive.
6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy.
For more information on the EU Flower label, please visit the
European Union Eco-label website at http://www.ecolabel.eu.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
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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.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for
information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is
complied with:
Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations
EU REACH SVHC
Korea RoHS
Swiss Energy Laws
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe
in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our
products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for
detailed recycling information in dierent regions.
Coating Notice
IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical
safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas
where the I/O ports are located.
Regional notice for Singapore
This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.
Complies with
IDA Standards
DB103778
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.
Country: TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Notebook P.C
Model name : Taichi21
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1(2010-03)
EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1(2007-05)
EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2005-03)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 62311:2008
EN 62209-2(2010-6)
EN 50385:2002
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.3.1(2006-05)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1 / A11:2009
EN 60950-1 / A12:2011
EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008
EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
EN 62301:2005
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
EN 62301:2005
Ver. 120601
CE marking
Declaration Date: Oct. 13, 2012
Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature : __________
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