Asus K50I User manual

Notebook PC User Manual
March 2009
E4574

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 3
Preparing your Notebook PC......................................................................... 5
Using the Touchpad .......................................................................................... 7
Knowing the Parts.............................................................................................. 8
Right Side ............................................................................................................ 8
Left Side ............................................................................................................... 9
Rear Side ............................................................................................................10
Front Side ..........................................................................................................11
Recovering Your Notebook PC ....................................................................12
Using Recovery Partition ............................................................................12
Using Recovery DVD (on selected models)...........................................13
Declarations and Safety Statements.........................................................15

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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.
Battery safety warning:
DO NOT throw the
battery in fire. DO NOT
short circuit the contacts.
DO NOT disassemble the
battery.
DO NOT leave the
Notebook PC on your lap
or any part of the body
to prevent discomfort
or injury from heat
exposure.
DO NOT expose to dirty
or dusty environments.
DO NOT operate during
a gas leak.
DO NOT expose to
strong magnetic or
electrical fields.
DO NOT expose to or
use near liquids, rain,
or moisture. DO NOT
use the modem during
electrical storms.
DO NOT press or touch
the display panel. Do
not place together with
small items that may
scratch or enter the
Notebook PC.
DO NOT place on
uneven or unstable work
surfaces.Seek servicing
if the casing has been
damaged.
DO NOT place or drop
objects on top and
do not shove any
foreign objects into the
Notebook PC.
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before
cleaning.Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge
or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive
detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra
moisture with a dry cloth.

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DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste.This
product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts
and recycling.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment
and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste.Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.The symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery
should not be placed in municipal waste.
SAFE TEMP:This
Notebook PC should
only be used in
environments with
ambient temperatures
between 10°C (50°F) and
35°C (95°F)
INPUT RATING: Refer to
the rating label on the
bottom of the Notebook
PC and be sure that your
power adapter complies
with the rating.
Incorrect installation
of battery may cause
explosion and damage
the Notebook PC.
DO NOT use damaged
power cords, accessories,
or other peripherals.
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.
DO NOT use strong
solvents such as
thinners, benzene, or
other chemicals on or
near the surface.

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Preparing your Notebook PC
These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
Installing the Battery Pack
Connecting the Power Adapter
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110V-220V
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Opening the LCD display panel
1. Carefully lift up the display panel with your thumb.
2. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a
comfortable viewing angle.
Turning on the Power
1. Push and release the power button located beneath the LCD
display panel.
2. Use [Fn]+[F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to adjust the LCD brightness.

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Using the Touchpad
Left button
Right button
B
Left button
Right button
A
C
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.
B. Use the left and right buttons like a standard mouse.
C. Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad
to scroll a window up/down/left/right.
D. Use three fingers to tap the touchpad.This action mimics the
right-click function of a mouse.
D
Customize the touchpad’s
behavior in Windows
Control Panel > Mouse
Properties > Elantech >
Options....

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Knowing the Parts
Right Side
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Headphone Output Jack
The stereo headphone jack (1/8 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 (1/8 inch) can be used to
connect an external microphone or output signals from
audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the
built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing,
voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
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USB Port (2.0/1.1)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB
2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices,
cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected
in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec
(USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously
on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as
additional plug-in sites or hubs.USB supports hot-swapping
of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or
disconnected without restarting the computer.
Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-
compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow
viewing on a larger external display.

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LAN Port
The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11
modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for
connection to a local network.The built-in connector allows
convenient use without additional adapters.
Power (DC) Input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this
jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the
internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook
PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power
adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN
IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND
KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
Left Side
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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.
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Rear Side
Kensington® Lock Ports
The Kensington® lock ports allow 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.
Air Vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books,
clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the
air vents or else overheating may occur.
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Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by
model)
The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray
in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the
emergency eject in place of the electronic eject.
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USB Port (2.0/1.1)
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