G73Sw E-Manual
G73Sw E-Manual
G73Sw E-Manual
November 2010
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual................................................................................. 6
Notes for This Manual........................................................................................ 6
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................. 7
Preparing your Notebook PC........................................................................11
Chapter 2: Knowing the parts
Top Side................................................................................................................14
Bottom Side.........................................................................................................18
Right Side.............................................................................................................22
Left Side................................................................................................................25
Rear Side...............................................................................................................27
Front Side.............................................................................................................28
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Power System.....................................................................................................30
Using AC Power................................................................................................30
Using Battery Power.......................................................................................32
Battery Care.......................................................................................................33
Powering ON the Notebook PC..................................................................34
The Power-On Self Test (POST)...................................................................34
Checking Battery Power................................................................................36
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................37
Power Options..................................................................................................38
Power Management Modes........................................................................40
Sleep and Hibernate.......................................................................................40
Thermal Power Control..................................................................................42
Special Keyboard Functions..........................................................................43
Colored Hot Keys.............................................................................................43
Microsoft Windows Keys...............................................................................45
Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models)....................................48
Switches and Status Indicators....................................................................49
Switches .............................................................................................................49
Status Indicators..............................................................................................51
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HDMI
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3D model
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5 Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor.
The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which
provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors.
Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce
any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Use
a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if
necessary) to clean the display panel.
6 Instant Keys
Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used
applications with one push of a button. Details are
described in section 3.
7 Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the
Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once
to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The
power switch only works when the display panel is opened.
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8 Status Indicators (top)
Status indicators represent various hardware/software
conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3.
9 Illuminate Keyboard
The illuminate 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. You can manually increase or
decrease the brightness or use the instant key to toggle the
keyboard LED ON and OFF.
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2 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 by usage and by
the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack
cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single
unit.
4 Audio Sub-Woofer
The built-in sub-woofer speaker allows you to enjoy
amazing bass (low frequency) sounds in your multimedia
applications.
This Notebook PC may come with four DIMM slots for your
future upgrade. Refer to the following memory population
table for a correct memory installation sequence.
DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2* DIMM Slot 3* DIMM Slot 4
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
*DIMM slot 2, and 3 are located at the back of the
motherboard and will be populated by memory at the
factory.
HDMI
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The adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Ensure not
to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
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1 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.
3 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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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 by usage and by
the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack
cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single
unit.
2 Kensington® Lock Port
The Kensington® lock port allows 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.
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You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power
and modem adapters for almost every country.
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Battery Care
The Notebook PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has
a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack’s
useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity,
and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be
used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and
95˚F). You must also take into account that the Notebook PC’s
internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Any
temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the
battery. But in any case, the battery pack’s usage time will eventually
decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an
authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have
a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing.
Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not
reflect what you see in your system.
Left-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery icon with
power adapter.
Restarting or Rebooting
After making changes to your operating system, you may be
prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will
provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually,
choose Restart.
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.
LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On
certain models; stretches the screen area to fill the entire
display when using low resolution modes.)
Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD
control functions.
CD Play/Pause
During CD stop, begins CD play.
During CD play, pauses CD play.
CD Stop
During CD play: Stops CD play.
Switches
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.”
Top
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) mode.
Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color)
Pointer
Movement
Right Click
Left Click
Slide finger
backward
Clicking Tapping
Press the left pointer button Lightly but rapidly strike the
and release. touchpad.
Double-
Double- Tapping
Clicking
Press the left button twice Lightly but rapidly strike the
and release. touchpad twice.
Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping
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
other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that
may get jammed under the drive’s tray.
4. Slowly push the drive’s tray back in. The drive will begin reading
the table of contents (TOC) on the disc. When the drive stops,
the disc is ready to be used.
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 not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area.
Listening to Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive
can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically
opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD
audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a
DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume using
hotkeys or Windows speaker icon in the Notification area.
SD / MMC
MS / MS Pro
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Network Connection
Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the
modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a
hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network
cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair
wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must
be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4
hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100
Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires
connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The
software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention
is required.
PDA
Infrastructure mode
The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless
devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP)
(sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to
communicate with each other or with a wired network.
(All devices must install Notebook PC Desktop PC
optional 802.11 wireless
LAN adapters.)
Access Point
PDA
4. Right-click Bluetooth
Network Connection and
select View Bluetooth
Network Devices.
Optional Connections
These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.
Printer Connection
One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB
port or USB hub.
Support Software
This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS,
drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend
functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality
not provided by the native operating system. If updates or
replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for
web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities.
The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all
popular operating systems including those that have been pre-
installed. The support disc does not include the operating system
itself. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came
pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included
as part of the factory pre-install.
A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original
operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The
recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that
quickly restores the Notebook PC’s operating system to its original
working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working
order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution.
Boot Device
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and
ask an engineer for assistance.
A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see whether
the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the “Network Adapter”
item.
1. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is
high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent.
2. If you have many applications running (see taskbar), close them
to decrease system load.
3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti-virus
software to detect them.
4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the
recovery partition or DVD.
IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location
before recovering.
Ensure that you install the “Intel INF Update” and “ATKACPI”
drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.
6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and
ask an engineer for assistance.
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 Notebook PC.
3. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the
BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
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Start Easy Flash Press ENTER to run the utility
ASUS FancyStart [Disabled] to select and update BIOS.
POST Logo Type [Static]
Play POST Sound [No]
Speaker Volume [4]
ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK [Turbo]
Internal Pointing Device [Enabled]
4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS.
ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility
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FS1
Overview
On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the
CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC. The CTR
21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling
which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public
Switched Telephone Network).
CTR 21 (Common Technical Regulation) for the attachment
requirements for connection to the analogue public switched
telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal
equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service)
in which network addressing, if provided, is by means of dual tone
multifrequency signalling.
Austria1 Yes No
Belgium Yes No
Czech Republic No Not Applicable
Denmark1 Yes Yes
Finland Yes No
France Yes No
Germany Yes No
Greece Yes No
Hungary No Not Applicable
Iceland Yes No
Ireland Yes No
Italy Still Pending Still Pending
Israel No No
Lichtenstein Yes No
Luxemburg Yes No
The Netherlands1 Yes Yes
Norway Yes No
Poland No Not Applicable
Portugal No Not Applicable
Spain No Not Applicable
Sweden Yes No
Switzerland Yes No
United Kingdom Yes No
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 specific 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 sufficient:
• 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]
• Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]
• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]
TV Tuner Notices
Note to CATV System Installer—Cable distribution system should be
grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of
Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable – installation should
include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the
building entrance.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish
the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
(Japanese)
ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного
типа возможно его возгорание. Утилизируйте аккумулятор в
соответствии с инструкциями производителя. (Russian)
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations
for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to
laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is
mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
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All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the
ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature
is enabled by default. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/
powermanagement for detail information on power management
and its benefits to the environment. In addition, please visit http://
www.energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR
joint program.
Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe
in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly
recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as
the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/
takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.
CE marking
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen