Asus Pro79AE User Manual
E4582
Notebook PC User Manual
April 2009
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.
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.
DO NOT place on
uneven or unstable work
surfaces. Seek servicing
if the casing has been
damaged.
DO NOT expose to dirty
or dusty environments.
DO NOT operate during
a gas leak.
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 leave the
Notebook PC on your lap
or any part of the body
to prevent discomfort
or injury from heat
exposure.
DO NOT place or drop
objects on top and
do not shove any
foreign objects into the
Notebook PC.
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.
Battery safety warning:
DO NOT throw the
battery in fire. DO NOT
short circuit the contacts.
DO NOT disassemble the
battery.
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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.
DO NOT carry or cover
a Notebook PC that
is powered ON with
any materials that will
reduce air circulation
DO NOT use strong
solvents such as
thinners, benzene, or
other chemicals on or
near the surface.
such as a carrying bag.
DO NOT use damaged
power cords, accessories,
or other peripherals.
Incorrect installation
of battery may cause
explosion and damage
the Notebook PC.
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.
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Preparing your Notebook PC
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2
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110V-220V
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2
1
1
2
4
5
These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.
Installing the Battery Pack
Connecting the Power Adapter
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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
A
B
Right button
Left button
Right button
Left button
C
D
Customize the touchpad’s
behavior in Windows
Control Panel > Mouse
Properties > Elantech >
Options....
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.
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Knowing the Parts
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2 3
4 5 6
2.0
Right Side
Headphone Output Jack
1
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.
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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.
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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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