Asus N61JQ-A1- Manuals

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 Preparing your Notebook PC These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Power Adapter 1 2 1 3 2 OFF ON EXPRESS HDMI 1 2 3 110v-220v

10 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...

12 Notebook PC User Manual Top Side The keyboard differs for each territory. 3 4 7 6 5 8 1 2 9

Notebook PC User Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings....

14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 touchpad...

Notebook PC User Manual 15 Bottom Side The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 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....

16 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 17 Hard Disk Drive Compartments 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 en...

18 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 1 2 3 E-SATA 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 19 4 5 E-SATA E-SATA Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shi...

20 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 12 3 OFF ON EXPRESS HDMI 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 4 Power Indicator 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 21 5 6 7 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. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports...

22 Notebook PC User Manual Front Side 1 1 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...

24 Notebook PC User Manual 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 universal AC-DC ad...

26 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 27 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...

28 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 29 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...

30 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 31 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...

32 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 33 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 ...

34 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” an...

Notebook PC User Manual 35 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...

36 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology (on selected models) ASUS Graphix Boost Technology allows you to select from the integrated and the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) mode to optimize the system for graphics processing or lower power consu...

Notebook PC User Manual 37 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. “Z Z ” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep b...

Notebook PC User Manual 39 There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties men...

40 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 41 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Express Gate Key / Power4Gear Key (on selected models) Pressing this key will launch Express Gate. Refer to the Express Gate User’s Manual for details. Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Power4Gear Hybrid key. The key to...

42 Notebook PC User Manual Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.” Mute KeyPress this key to turn off the audio volume.Vo...

Notebook PC User Manual 43 Front Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC pow...

44 Notebook PC User Manual Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT ) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’s built-in Bluetooth (BT ) function is activated. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, thi...

46 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 47 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...

48 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 51 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. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable...

52 Notebook PC User Manual 2. Click ELAN on the top and click Disable when external USB mouse plug in check box. 3. Click OK to finish the configuration.

Notebook PC User Manual 53 WARNING! To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash ...

54 Notebook PC User Manual Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with p...

Notebook PC User Manual 55 Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket.

56 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and ...

Notebook PC User Manual 57 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...

58 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 59 1 2 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 Technol...

60 Notebook PC User Manual Removing the hard disk drives Installing the hard disk drives 1 2 1 2

Notebook PC User Manual 61 1 2 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 ( This is only an example.) 3 ( This is only an example.) Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for informa...

62 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

64 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

Notebook PC User Manual 65 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...

66 Notebook PC User Manual Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon are shown. Or double click the Wireless Console ic...

Notebook PC User Manual 67 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...

68 Notebook PC User Manual 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 69 Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon. 3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 4. Right-click Bluetoot...

70 Notebook PC User Manual 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.

Notebook PC User Manual 71 Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service, roof-mounted aerial anten...

72 Notebook PC User Manual DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter. The digital TV antenna can only receive digital TV signals broadcasted in selected regions. Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will...

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 2 : P r e v i o u s V a l u e s F 9 : O p t i m i z e d D e f a...

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 Secu...

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. If you want to restore default settings, choose Restore Defaults. You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings. : S e l e c t ...

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 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 Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When ...

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” (60%) and “D” (40%). 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: 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 Recovery ...

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 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...

Notebook PC User Manual A-19 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...

A-20 Notebook PC User Manual 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 ...

A-22 Notebook PC User Manual 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 ...

Notebook PC User Manual A-23 (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...

A-24 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

Notebook PC User Manual A-25 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...

Notebook PC User Manual A-27 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...

A-28 Notebook PC User Manual 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...

Notebook PC User Manual A-29 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...

A-30 Notebook PC User Manual 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 ...

Notebook PC User Manual A-31 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...

A-34 Notebook PC User Manual 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 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-37 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...