Asus S400C User manual

Notebook PC
User Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 4
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 4
E-Manual version................................................................................................ 4
Safety precautions............................................................................................. 5
Using your Notebook PC................................................................................ 5
Caring for your Notebook PC ....................................................................... 6
Proper disposal.................................................................................................. 7
Getting to know your Notebook PC............................................................ 8
Top View............................................................................................................... 8
Right Side ..........................................................................................................12
Left Side .............................................................................................................13
Getting started..................................................................................................14
Charge your Notebook PC...........................................................................14
Lift to open the display panel.....................................................................15
Press the power button................................................................................15
Appendix A.........................................................................................................16
Federal Communications Commission Statement.............................16
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement.................17
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................17
CE Mark Warning.............................................................................................18
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................18
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains...........................19
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .......................................19
UL Safety Notices............................................................................................21
Power Safety Requirement .........................................................................22
REACH .............................................................................................................22
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...........................22
ENERGY STAR complied product ..............................................................23
European Union Eco-label...........................................................................24
Prevention of Hearing Loss.........................................................................24
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .25
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services..........................................................25
Coating Notice.................................................................................................25
Regional notice for Singapore ...................................................................25
Appendix B .........................................................................................................26
The Power-on Self-test (POST)...................................................................26
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About this manual
This manual provides a quick and easy guide for setting up and
using your Notebook PC right out of its package.
As you read along, you will nd certain messages used as below.
Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented
as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must
be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and
prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components.
E-Manual version
To know more about your Notebook PC’s software features and
hardware details, download the English e-manual from:
http://support.asus.com/download/options.aspx?SLanguage=en
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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable
work surfaces.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any
part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from
heat exposure.
This Notebook PC should only be used in environments
with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and
35°C (95°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook
PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with
this rating.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and
other peripherals with your Notebook PC.
Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and
damage your Notebook PC.
While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or cover
your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air
circulation.
You can send your Notebook PC through airport x-ray
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but
do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands.
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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Caring for your Notebook PC
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or
electrical elds.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids,
rain, or moisture.
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or
other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC.
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack
(if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with
a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops
of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your
Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
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Proper disposal
Do not throw your 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.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC
Top View
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top
view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC
model.
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Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,
voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in
use.
Display panel
This high-denition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les on your
Notebook PC.
Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o.
You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to
sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate
mode.
In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive,
press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.
Numeric keypad (on selected models)
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
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Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a
comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to
use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and
controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE:
• The keyboard layout diers by model or territory.
• Some selected models come with a backlit keyboard.
Touchpad
The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate
onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also
simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status
of your Notebook PC.
Power Indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC
is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC
is in sleep mode.
Two-color battery charge indicator
The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the
battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table for
details:
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Color Status
Solid Green Battery power is between 95% and
100%.
Solid Orange Battery power is less than 95%.
Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%.
Lights o Battery power is more than 10% and
below 100%.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is
accessing the internal storage drives.
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models)
This indicator lights up to indicate that your Notebook
PC’s Bluetooth function or wireless LAN is enabled.
Number lock indicator
This indicator lights up when the number lock
function is activated. Using number lock allows some
of the keyboard letters to function as numbers for
easier numeric data input.
Capital lock indicator (on selected models)
This indicator lights up when the capital lock
function is activated. Using capital lock allows you
to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your
Notebook PC’s keyboard.
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Right Side
USB 3.0 port
This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
HDMI port
This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content playback.
VGA port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an
external display.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local
area network (LAN).
Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body
while it is connected to a power source.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge
the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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Left Side
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your Notebook
PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security
products.
USB 2.0 port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0
or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, ash
disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC’ to amplied
speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect
your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
Memory card reader
This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot
that support SD card formats.
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Getting started
Charge your Notebook PC.
A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
C. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s
power (DC) input.
IMPORTANT!
• Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power
adapter before turning it on for the rst time.
• Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook
PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating
information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC
models may have multiple rating output currents based on
the available SKU.
• When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the
socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• Power adapter information:
– Input voltage: 100-240Vac
– Input frequency: 50-60Hz
– Rating output current: 3.42A (65W)
– Rating output voltage: 19Vdc
Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in
battery mode for the rst time.
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Lift to open the display panel.
Press the power button.
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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.
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 causes 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 doing
one or more of the following measures:
• 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.
Appendix A
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(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.)
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.
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 Mark Warning
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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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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