Asus U31SD-A1- User Manual

Notebook PC User Manual 7 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. ...

Notebook PC User Manual 9 Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals 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 ...

10 Notebook PC User Manual Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION! There are th...

Notebook PC User Manual 11 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 2 1 1 1 3 110V-220V 2 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

12 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

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14 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 6 78 9 5 13.3” model Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

16 Notebook PC User Manual Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provid...

Notebook PC User Manual 17 6 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touc...

18 Notebook PC User Manual Bottom Side 2 1 1 3 5 4 The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 13.3” model Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Notebook PC User Manual 19 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS BEDS OR SOFAS WHICH MAY ...

20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is autom...

Notebook PC User Manual 21 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ens...

22 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 1 2 HDMI 4 5 1 2 3 USB Port (2.0) 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 480Mb...

Notebook PC User Manual 23 3 4 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external 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 built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conv...

24 Notebook PC User Manual 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 simpl...

Notebook PC User Manual 25 Left Side 1 2 3 Kensington® Lock Port 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 Notebo...

26 Notebook PC User Manual 56 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 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 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 4...

Notebook PC User Manual 27 Rear Side 1 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. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies ...

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30 Notebook PC User Manual 1 3 110V-220V 2 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. Your Notebook PC comes with a un...

32 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack cons...

Notebook PC User Manual 33 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. To remove the battery pack: WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT...

34 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying ba...

Notebook PC User Manual 35 IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Repor...

36 Notebook PC User Manual You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode ( Windows default uses STR). Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. Check...

Notebook PC User Manual 37 WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. The battery stops charging...

38 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 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 po...

Notebook PC User Manual 39 Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC: Hold the power button over 4 seconds. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in...

40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options . In Power Options , you can define Sleep/Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep and Hi...

Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep is the same as Suspend-to- RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock ico...

42 Notebook PC User Manual Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the...

Notebook PC User Manual 43 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...

44 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. ( This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display ...

Notebook PC User Manual 45 Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch...

46 Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corn...

Notebook PC User Manual 47 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow key...

48 Notebook PC User Manual Switches Switches and Status Indicators 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. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the No...

Notebook PC User Manual 49 Status Indicators 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 Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mod...

50 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT ) and b...

52 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2...

Notebook PC User Manual 53 Using the Touchpad The touchpad allows you to use your fingers to move the pointer around or select onscreen items instead of using a standard mouse. To use the touchpad, lightly press or tap your finger on the touchpad. Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center o...

54 Notebook PC User Manual Press the left pointer button and release. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 55 Dragging - Dragging refers to moving an item to another location. Move your finger over an item, while simultaneously pressing the left button, move the item to your desired location, then release the left button. You can also double-tap and hold the item while dragging it...

56 Notebook PC User Manual Two-finger rotating - Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing. You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. Two-finger zooming in/out - Moving two fingertips apart or...

Notebook PC User Manual 57 The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If...

58 Notebook PC User Manual 2. Click Device Settings on the top and click Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Notebook PC User Manual 59 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. Optical Drive (on selected models) Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button ...

60 Notebook PC User Manual 3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’s center until the disc snaps onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted. 4. Slowly push the drive’s tray back in. The drive will begin re...

Notebook PC User Manual 61 Actual location will vary by model. Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and 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. Ensure...

62 Notebook PC User Manual A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW...

Notebook PC User Manual 63 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 me...

64 Notebook PC User Manual 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 replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology)...

Notebook PC User Manual 65 Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives The hard disk drive of your Notebook PC may be secured by three or four screws depending on your model. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

66 Notebook PC User Manual 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 No...

Notebook PC User Manual 67 The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card. Connections Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the othe...

Notebook PC User Manual 69 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...

70 Notebook PC User Manual Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Infrastructure mode The Inf...

Notebook PC User Manual 71 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 icon and Bluetooth icon are shown. Or double click the Wireless Console ic...

72 Notebook PC User Manual 5. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. 7. You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press <Fn> + &l...

Notebook PC User Manual 73 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 Noteb...

Notebook PC User Manual 75 6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next . 7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

A-2 Notebook PC User Manual 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 cable. U...

Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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 d...

A-4 Notebook PC User Manual System BIOS Settings Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1 . : S e l e c t S c r e e n : S e l e c t I t e m E n t e r : S e l e c t + / — : C h a n g e O p t . F 1 : G e n e r a l H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i z e d D e f a u l t s F 1 0 : S a v e E S C : ...

Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting To set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password . 2. Type in a password and press [Enter].3. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter].4. Password is then set. To clear the password:1. On the Sec...

A-6 Notebook PC User Manual Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. : S e l e c t S c r e e n : S e l e c t I t e m E n t e r : S e l e c t + / — : C h a n g e O p t . F 1 : G e n e r a l H e l p F 9 : O p t i m i z e...

Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again.2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem...

A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly. 1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version a...

Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance. B. Problem caused by the operating system, try restoring your system us- ing the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to anothe...

A-10 Notebook PC User Manual CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be an “Open policy file error” message. A...

Notebook PC User Manual A-11 5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and In...

A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Not...

Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a ne...

A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions “C” (25%) and “D” (75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com ...

Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery DVD: DVD:: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as “CD/DVD”) and press [Enter] to boot from the Rec...

A-16 Notebook PC User Manual 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. The DVD-ROM drive allows the...

Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Region Definitions 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, Switzerla...

A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models) Region Definitions 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 Europea...

Notebook PC User Manual A-19 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 t...

A-20 Notebook PC User Manual 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 notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties. The m...

Notebook PC User Manual A-21 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 ...

Notebook PC User Manual A-23 Declarations and Safety Statements 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 ...

A-24 Notebook PC User Manual (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modif...

Notebook PC User Manual A-25 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 wirele...

A-26 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Operation Channel for Different 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...

A-28 Notebook PC User Manual 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 inst...

Notebook PC User Manual A-29 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, Author...

A-30 Notebook PC User Manual 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. (En...

Notebook PC User Manual A-31 Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual. WARNING! Making adjustments or ...

A-32 Notebook PC User Manual 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 copy...

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Notebook PC User Manual A-35 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 substanc...

A-36 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

A-38 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the pur...

Notebook PC User Manual A-39 Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable...