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SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com 2 Notebook PC E-Manual Table of Contents About this manual .....................................................................................................7 Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................8 Icons ....................................................................................................................................8 Typography .......................................................................................................................8 Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9 Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9 Caring for your Notebook PC .....................................................................................10 Proper disposal ................................................................................................................11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14 Top View .............................................................................................................................14 Bottom ................................................................................................................................17 Right Side ..........................................................................................................................19 Left Side .............................................................................................................................20 Front Side ..........................................................................................................................22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started ...........................................................................................................26 Charge your Notebook PC. .........................................................................................26 Lift to open the display panel. ..................................................................................28 Press the power button. ..............................................................................................28 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................29 Using touch screen panel gestures ..........................................................................29 Using touchpad gestures.............................................................................................33 Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................40 Function keys ...................................................................................................................40 Windows 8.1 keys .........................................................................................................41 Using the numeric keypad ..........................................................................................42 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet ..........................................................43 3 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with Windows 8.1 Starting for the first time .........................................................................................46 Windows UI .................................................................................................................47 Start screen .......................................................................................................................47 Hotspots .............................................................................................................................48 Start button ......................................................................................................................51 Customizing your Start screen ...................................................................................53 Working with Windows apps ...............................................................................54 Launching apps ...............................................................................................................54 Customizing apps ...........................................................................................................54 Accessing the Apps screen ..........................................................................................57 Charms bar ........................................................................................................................59 Snap feature .....................................................................................................................62 Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................64 Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................66 Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................66 Bluetooth ..........................................................................................................................67 Airplane mode .................................................................................................................68 Connecting to wired networks .............................................................................69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection ....................................69 Configuring a static IP network connection .........................................................70 Turning your Notebook PC off ..............................................................................71 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep .........................................................................71 Windows 8.1 lock screen ........................................................................................72 To proceed from the lock screen ...............................................................................72 Customizing your lock screen ....................................................................................73 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) .............................................................................76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................76 BIOS ................................................................................................................................76 Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................76 BIOS Settings ....................................................................................................................77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual Troubleshoot ...............................................................................................................87 Refresh your PC ...............................................................................................................87 Reset your PC ...................................................................................................................88 Advanced options ..........................................................................................................89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................92 Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................93 Software FAQs .............................................................................................................96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ...........................................100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models).......................................102 Internal Modem Compliancy .....................................................................................102 Overview ............................................................................................................................103 Network Compatibility Declaration .........................................................................103 Non-Voice Equipment ..................................................................................................103 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................105 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) ..................................106 CE Marking ........................................................................................................................108 RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE .........................................................................108 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................109 Dclaration dIndustrie Canada relative lexposition aux ondes radio ...110 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information .......................................................111 Informations concernant lexposition aux frquences radio (RF) .................111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ...........................................112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .......................................................112 UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................114 Power Safety Requirement ..........................................................................................115 5 Notebook PC E-Manual TV Notices .........................................................................................................................115 REACH .................................................................................................................................115 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................115 Prevention of Hearing Loss .........................................................................................115 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...........................................116 Optical Drive Safety Information ..............................................................................117 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) ..............................118 ENERGY STAR complied product ..............................................................................120 European Union Eco-label ...........................................................................................120 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ..........................................................................121 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America.............................121 Regional notice for Singapore ...................................................................................122 Regional notice for India ..............................................................................................122 6 Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. 7 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.

= Use the touch screen panel.

= Use the touchpad.

= Use the keyboard. Typography Bold

= This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Italic

= This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5C (41F) and 35C (95F). Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with 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. Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC through 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 inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight. 9 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for 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. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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. 11 Notebook PC E-Manual 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 1:

Hardware Setup 13 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. 360-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PCs touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a 360 angle. This feature allows you to quickly turn your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate it using touch screen gestures. NOTE: For more details on how to turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet section in this manual. 15 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 differs by model or territory. 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 17 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 3.0 port These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 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. 19 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows 8.1 button Press this button to go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this button to go back to the last app you opened. Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. 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. 21 Notebook PC E-Manual Front Side 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 batterys charge status. Refer to the following table for details:

22 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives 23 Notebook PC E-Manual 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2:

Using your Notebook PC 25 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting started Charge your Notebook PC. A. B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PCs power

(DC) input. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region. IMPORTANT!

Power adapter information:

Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input frequency: 50-60Hz Rating output current: 2.37A (45W)* / 3.42A (65W)*

Rating output voltage: 19V

* on selected models only 26 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT!

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. Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket. WARNING!

Read the following precautions for your Notebook PCs battery. Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not dispose of in fire. Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PCs battery. Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. Discontinue usage if leakage is found. The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly. Keep the battery and other small components away from children. 27 Notebook PC E-Manual Lift to open the display panel. Press the power button. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad. NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen panels appearance may vary depending on model. Using touch screen panel gestures The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to your Notebook PCs touch screen panel. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. 29 Notebook PC E-Manual Top edge swipe Finger slide Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right. In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the Customize bar. In a running app, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel. Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold Tap an app to launch it. On Desktop mode, double-

tap an item to launch it. To move an app, tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location. To close an app, tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. 31 Notebook PC E-Manual Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen. Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Start screen. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Using touchpad gestures Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally 33 Notebook PC E-Manual One-finger gestures Tap/click, Double tap/click In the Start screen, tap/click an app to launch it. In Desktop mode, double tap/click an application to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap/click an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Left-click Right-click In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. In Desktop mode, double-

click an application to launch it. In the Start screen, click an app to select it and launch the settings bar. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right-

click menu. NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. 35 Notebook PC E-Manual Top edge swipe In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. In a running app, swipe from the top edge to view its menu. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle your running apps. Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Two-finger gestures Tap/click Rotate Tap/click two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right-

click function. To rotate an image, place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Two-finger scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up or down. Slide two fingers to scroll left or right. 37 Notebook PC E-Manual Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad. Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad. Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications. Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode. 39 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PCs keyboard can trigger the following commands:

Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows 8.1 keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PCs keyboard used as below:

Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 41 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the numeric keypad NOTE: Actual numeric keypad may vary in appearance depending on model. A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input or as pointer direction keys. Press to toggle between using the keypad as number keys or as pointer direction keys. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the touch screen panel as a tablet To use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel as a tablet device, you may adjust it all the way into a 360 angle as shown below. Notebook PC mode adjust to a 360 angle tablet mode 43 Notebook PC E-Manual 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3:

Working with Windows 8.1 45 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows 8.1 operating system. To start your Notebook PC for the first time:

1. 2. 3. 4. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:

Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5. After configuring the basic items, Windows 8.1 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process. 6. Once the setup process is complete, the Start screen appears. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows UI Windows 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place. Windows Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. 47 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 48 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot upper left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent apps thumbnail to revert back to that running app. If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen:

Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap/click to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen:

Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap/click app. to go back to that 49 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual Start button Windows 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on any app that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen or any opened app to call out the Start button. 51 Notebook PC E-Manual Start button on Desktop mode Context menu The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing your Start screen Windows 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen. To customize the settings of your Start screen:

Launch the Desktop. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the Start button, to launch the pop-up window. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to tick the Navigation and Start screen options you want to use. or 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit. 53 Notebook PC E-Manual Working with Windows apps Use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it. Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch an app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps:

Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual Resizing apps Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then tap and select an app tile size. Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar, then tap/click and select an app tile size. Unpinning apps Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar, then tap to unpin an app. Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar then tap/click

. 55 Notebook PC E-Manual Closing apps Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. 1. 2. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. From the running apps screen, press

. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only. Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard. Swipe up on the Start screen. On the Start screen, click the button. From the Start screen, Press then press

. 57 Notebook PC E-Manual Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel or touchpad. 1. 2. Launch the All Apps screen. Tap and hold an app you want to add on the start to activate the Customize bar. Once the Customize bar is launched, you may also tap other more apps to add on the Start screen. 3. Tap to pin the selected apps on the Start screen. 1. 2. Launch the All Apps screen Right-click on the apps that you want to add on the Start screen. 3. Tap/click on the icon to pin the selected apps on the Start screen. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charms bar 59 Notebook PC E-Manual Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the charms bar. Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 61 Notebook PC E-Manual Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PCs screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using Snap Use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. 2. Launch the app you wish to snap. Tap and hold the apps topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Launch another app. 1. 2. 3. Launch the app you wish to snap. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. 1. 2. 3. Launch the app you wish to snap. and the left or right arrow key to snap Press the app to the left or right pane. Launch another app. This app is automatically placed in the empty pane. 63 Notebook PC E-Manual Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 8.1.

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Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the This PC window on Desktop mode Opens the File option from the Search charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the Project pane Opens the Everywhere option from the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charm Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings 65 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wireless networks Wi-Fi Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PCs Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your Notebook PC. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your touch screen panel or touchpad. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click and tap/click

. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. Tap/click Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless-enabled systems, tap/click Yes. Tap/click No if you do not want to enable the sharing function. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-

enabled devices. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. To do this, use your touchpad as follows:

1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click then tap/click Change PC Settings. Under PC Settings, select Devices then tap/click Add a Device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If they are the same, tap/click Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device. NOTE: For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC. 67 Notebook PC E-Manual Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight. Turning Airplane mode on 1. 2. 3. or Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click and tap/click

. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on. Press

. Turning Airplane mode off 1. 2. 3. or Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click and tap/click

. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off. Press

. NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PCs LAN port. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Internet connection. To configure your settings, refer to the following procedures. IMPORTANT! Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PCs LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. Launch Desktop. From the Windows taskbar, right-click the network 2. 3. 4. 5. icon then tap/click Open Network and Sharing Center. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap/

click Change adapter settings. Right-click on your LAN then select Properties. Tap/click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap/click Properties. 69 Notebook PC E-Manual 6. Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then tap/click OK. NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. 8. 9. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. Select Connect to the Internet then tap/click Next. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap/click Connect. 11. Tap/click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Tap/click on the taskbar then tap/click the connection you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 2 3. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. Tap/click Use the following IP address. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:

Tap/click from the Charms bar then or tap/click

> Shut down to do a normal shutdown. From the log-in screen, tap/click

> Shut down. You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns off. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. 71 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows 8.1 lock screen The Windows 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or unlock Windows 8.1. The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating system. You can change its background display and access some of your apps while your Notebook PC is still locked. To proceed from the lock screen 1. 2. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard.

(optional) If your account is password-protected, you need to key in the password to continue to the Start screen. or 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing your lock screen You can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and quickly access your Notebook PCs camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the following information:

Selecting a photo 1. 2. 3. Launch the Charms bar > Settings. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen. Under the Lock screen preview, click Browse to select the photo you would like to use as a background on your lock screen. Playing a slideshow 1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the Charms bar > Settings. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen. Under the Lock screen preview, move the Play a slide show on the lock screen slide bar to On. Scroll down to customize the following options for your lock screens slideshow:

73 Notebook PC E-Manual Adding app updates 1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the Charms bar > Settings. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen. Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps option. Use the following options to add the apps whose updates you would like to see from your lock screen:

Activating your Notebook PC camera from the lock screen From the lock screen, you can swipe down to activate and use your Notebook PC's camera. Refer to the following steps on how to enable this feature:

1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the Charms bar > Settings. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen. Scroll down until you see the Camera option. Move the slide bar to On. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4:

Power-On Self-Test (POST) 75 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PCs architecture. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to the following information for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled]

Launch CSM [Disabled]

Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]

Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 77 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled]

Launch CSM [Disabled]

Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option Priorities Windows Boot Manager Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]

Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PCs hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. NOTE:

If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrators password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the users password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state User Secure Boot state Enabled Secure Boot Control [Enabled]

Key Management Set Administrator Password. The password length must be in the following range:

Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20

: Select Screen

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+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 79 Notebook PC E-Manual To set the password:

1. 2. 3. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. Type in a password then press

. Re-type to confirm the password then press

. To clear the password:

1. 2. 3. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. Type in the current password then press

. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press

. 4. Select Yes in the confirmation box then press

. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual I/O Interface Security In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock]

Wireless Network Interface [UnLock]

HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock]

USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled.

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock an interface:

1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you would like to lock then press

. 3. Select Lock. 81 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock]

If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock]

CMOS Camera [UnLock]

Card Reader [UnLock]

USB Interface Lock UnLock

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface:

1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you would like to lock then select Lock. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password.

***Advisable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords***

Password Description If ONLY the Administrators password is set,then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the users password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set the HDD password:

1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Type in a password then press

. 3. 4. Re-type to confirm the password then press

. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. 83 Notebook PC E-Manual Save & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the changes.

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Verify the Notebook PCs exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press

. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled]

Wake on Lid Open [Enabled]

Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled]

SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

: Select Screen

: Select Item Enter: Select

+/ : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 85 Notebook PC E-Manual 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press

. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown Current BIOS Platform: TP300 Version: 101 Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 FSO FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 0 EFI

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[]: Switch []: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Troubleshoot By pressing troubleshoot options which includes the following:

during POST, you can access Windows 8.1 Refresh your PC Reset your PC Advanced options Refresh your PC Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. To access this during POST:

1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click Troubleshoot. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap/click Refresh your PC. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap/click Next. Tap/click the account you would like to refresh. Type your account password then tap/click Continue. Tap/click Refresh. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system. 87 Notebook PC E-Manual Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option. Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default settings. To access this during POST:

1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click Troubleshoot. 3. 4. 5. Tap/click Reset your PC. In the Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap/click Next. Tap/click your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. Tap/click Reset. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Advanced options Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC. To access this during POST:

1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click Troubleshoot. 3. 4. 5. Tap/click Advanced options. In the Advanced options screen, select the troubleshooting option you wish to perform. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process. Using System Image Recovery Under Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PCs original image file. To access this during POST:

1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click Troubleshoot. 3. Tap/click Advanced options. 89 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system image file. Type your account password then tap/click Continue. Select Use the latest available system image

(recommended), then tap/click Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs 91 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow:

Update Windows periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. If you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC:

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Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications Backup data Log in ID and password Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?

Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I fix this?

The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. How can I maximize my Notebook PC s battery life?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. Disconnect unused USB devices. Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 93 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. Whats wrong?

Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working?

Press to enable your touchpad. Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. When I play audio and video files, why cant I hear any sound from my Notebook PCs audio speakers?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Press to turn up the speaker volume. Check if your speakers were set to mute. Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I do if my Notebook PCs power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working?

Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual 8. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PCs audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right jack port?

Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to configure the settings. 9. My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on moving. What should I do?

Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard. You can also disable your touchpad by pressing

. 10. My Notebook PCs touchpad is not working. What should I do?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC. If yes, disable this function. Press

. 11. Instead of showing letters, pressing the U, I, and O keys on my keyboard displays numbers. How can I change this?

Press the key or

(on selected models) on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. 12. How do I know that my system is running?

Press and hold the power button for about two (2) seconds until the power buttons LED indicator blinks five times and the camera LED indicator blinks once. 95 Notebook PC E-Manual Software FAQs 1. When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on my screen. What can I do to fix this?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Force shutdown your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for about ten (10) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on your Notebook PC. If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. What should I do when my screen displays this message:

Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart.?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. How can I fix this?

Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your system. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I fix this?

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

Remove all connected devices to your Notebook PC then restart your system. Press F9 upon startup. When your Notebook PC enters Troubleshooting, select Refresh or Reset your PC. If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why cant my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode?

You need to press the power button to resume your last working state. Your system might have completely used up its battery power. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button. 97 Notebook PC E-Manual 98 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices 99 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Information

(on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. IMPORTANT! The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual 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, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China 101 Notebook PC E-Manual Blu-ray ROM Drive Information

(on selected models) The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition (HD) videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs. 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 European, African, and South West Asian countries and their territories; Australia and New Zealand. Region C Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and their territories; China and Mongolia. NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/Technical/FAQs/Blu-

rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details. 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 the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 multi-frequency signalling. Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor:

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. 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 manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network. Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals using CTR 21. The results are Europes first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country. Non-Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. 103 Notebook PC E-Manual This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Austria1 Belgium Czech Republic Denmark1 Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands1 Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 104 Notebook PC E-Manual This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21. html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling

(manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. Federal Communications Commission Interference 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 does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 105 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

(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.) 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]

106 Notebook PC E-Manual FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA. This device operates within a 5.15-5.25 GHz frequency range and is restricted for indoor use only. Outdoor operation within 5150-5250 MHz is prohibited (on selected models with 802.11 AC WLAN card). RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the governments requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio ferquency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID:

MSQ-7260H, RAS-MT7630E (on selected models) 107 Notebook PC E-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 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. RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of measurement for the European Councils recommended limit for mobile devices is the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For next-to-body operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 50566 and EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with the device directly contacted to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of the mobile device. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 specific 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. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) 109 Notebook PC E-Manual Dclaration dIndustrie Canada relative l exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites dexposition aux radiations dIndustrie Canada dfinies pour un environnement non-contrl. Pour maintenir la conformit avec les exigences dexposition RF dIC, veuillez viter tout contact direct avec lantenne pendant lmission. Les utilisateurs finaux doivent suivre les instructions de fonctionnement spcifiques pour satisfaire la conformit aux expositions RF. Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes :

Cet appareil ne peut pas causer dinterfrence, et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhait de lappareil. Pour viter les interfrences radio avec le service sous licence (cest -dire le partage de canal avec les systmes de tlphonie satellite), cet appareil est destin tre utilis en intrieur et loin des fentres pour fournir un blindage maximal. Tout appareil (ou son antenne dmission) qui est install en extrieur est sujet cette licence. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) 110 Notebook PC E-Manual Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada

(IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits when operated in portable exposure conditions. Informations concernant lexposition aux frquences radio (RF) La puissance de sortie mise par lappareil de sans fil est infrieure la limite dexposition aux frquences radio dIndustry Canada (IC). Utilisez lappareil de sans fil de faon minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. Ce dispositif a t valu pour et dmontr conforme la Taux IC dabsorption spcifique (SAR) des limites lorsquil est utilis dans des conditions dexposition portatifs. 111 Notebook PC E-Manual Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through CH11 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 MHz2483.5 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 2446.52483.5 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 112 Notebook PC E-Manual Departments in which the use of the 24002483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors:

01 Ain 02 Aisne 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 11 Aude 24 Dordogne 32 Gers 41 Loir et Cher 55 Meuse 60 Oise 12 Aveyron 25 Doubs 36 Indre 45 Loiret 58 Nivre 61 Orne 03 Allier 09 Arige 16 Charente 26 Drme 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord 63 Puy du Dme 64 Pyrnes Atlantique 66 Pyrnes Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sane 71 Sane et Loire 75 Paris 88 Vosges 94 Val de Marne 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 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. 113 Notebook PC E-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 installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary

(rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 114 Notebook PC E-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, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. TV Notices Note to CATV System InstallerCable 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. 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 copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 115 Notebook PC E-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 manufacturers instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nellambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig hndtering. Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levr det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandren. (Danish) VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi rjht, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hvit kytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ATTENTION! Il y a danger dexplosion sil y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mre type ou dun type quivalent recommand par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformment aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian)

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. (Russian) 116 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drives laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. 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. WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Coating Notice IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. 117 Notebook PC E-Manual CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French 118 Notebook PC E-Manual German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 119 Notebook PC E-Manual ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. 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. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. 6. For more information on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Eco-

label website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 120 Notebook PC E-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, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/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 you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/

english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America For US and Canada customers, you can call 1-800-822-8837

(toll-free) for recycling information of your ASUS products rechargeable batteries. 121 Notebook PC E-Manual Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards. Complies with IDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for India This product complies with the India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule 2011 and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule-II of the Rule. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Notices for removeable batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. The battery and its component must be recycled or disposed of properly. Avis concernant les batteries remplaables La batterie de lordinateur portable peut prsenter un risque dincendie ou de brlure si celle-ci est retire ou dsassemble. La batterie et ses composants doivent tre recycls de faon approprie. 122 Notebook PC E-Manual EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer:

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Notebook TP300L, Q302L conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:

2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010+AC:2011, Class B EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 1999/5/EC-R&TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.8.1(2012-06) EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08) EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08) EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03) EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05) EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07) EN 301 893 V1.7.1(2012-06) EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 50385:2002 EN 62209-1: 2006 EN 62209-2: 2010 EN 62479:2010 EN 50566: 2013 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 60950-1 / A12:2011 2009/125/EC-ErP Directive EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 55020:2007+A11:2011 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09) EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08) EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11) EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1(2012-09) EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09) EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11) EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07) EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07) EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011 Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 617/2013 2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 140331 CE marking

(EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: 13/05/2014 Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2014 Signature : __________ 123 Notebook PC E-Manual 124 Notebook PC E-Manual

AR5B22-SB Product namePCIE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz + USB BT 4.0 card 20002009 by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All rights reserved. Atheros, Atheros Driven, Atheros XR, Driving the Wireless Future, ROCm, Super AG, Super G, Total 802.11n, and Wake on Wireless are registered by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Atheros SST, Signal-

Sustain Technology, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz, XSPAN, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now., and 5-UP are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Document Conventions Text Conventions bold Bold type within paragraph text indicates commands, file names, directory names, paths, output, or returned values. Example: The DK_Client package will not function unless you use the wdreg_install batch file. italic Within commands, italics indicate a variable that the user must specify. Example: mem_alloc size_in_bytes Titles of manuals or other published documents are also set in italics. Courier The Courier font indicates output or display. Example:

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Within commands, items enclosed in square brackets are optional parameters or values that the user can choose to specify or omit. Within commands, items enclosed in braces are options from which the user must choose. Within commands, the vertical bar separates options. An ellipsis indicates a repetition of the preceding parameter. The right angle bracket separates successive menu selections. Example: Start > Programs > DK > wdreg_install. Notices NOTE: This message denotes neutral or positive information that calls out important points to the text. A note provides information that may apply only in special cases. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 iii Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7 System Requirements .................................................................................... 7 Profile Management ............................................................................................. 7 Create or Modify a Configuration Profile .................................................... 7 Remove a Configuration Profile ................................................................... 8 Auto Profile Selection Management .................................................................... 8 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile .................................................. 9 Import and Export Profiles ................................................................................... 9 Importing a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 Exporting a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 TCP/IP Configuration ......................................................................................... 9 Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device: .................................. 9 General Tab ......................................................................................................... 10 Advanced Tab ..................................................................................................... 10 Security Tab ........................................................................................................ 11 Using EAP-TLS Security .............................................................................. 12 Using EAP-TTLS Security ........................................................................... 12 Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security ............................................................... 13 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security ............................................................ 14 Using LEAP Security ................................................................................... 15 Configuring LEAP ............................................................................................... 15 Pre-Shared Encryption Keys .............................................................................. 16 Defining pre-shared encryption keys: ............................................................... 16 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key .......................................................... 16 Disabling Static WEP ......................................................................................... 16 Using WPA Passphrase Security ....................................................................... 17 Zero Configuration ............................................................................................. 17 Wireless Network Configuration ........................................................................ 17 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics ................................................... 18 Current Status .............................................................................................. 18 Adapter Information Button .............................................................................. 19 Diagnostics Tab .................................................................................................. 19 Transmitted Frames ........................................................................................... 20 Received Frames ............................................................................................... 20 Scan Available Networks ................................................................................... 20 Connecting to a different network ..................................................................... 20 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 v Display Settings .................................................................................................. 22 ACU Tools ........................................................................................................... 22 Tray Icon .............................................................................................................. 23 Color ..................................................................................................................... 24 Quality .................................................................................................................. 24 RSSI* ................................................................................................................... 24 Ad Hoc Mode ...................................................................................................... 24 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration .......................................................... 24 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode ................................................................... 25 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration........................ 25 Uninstall an Old Driver ...................................................................................... 26 Additional Security Features ............................................................................. 26 Message Integrity Check (MIC) ......................................................................... 26 Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation ................................................. 27 Getting Started .............................................................................................. 27 Installing the Bluetooth Suite .............................................................................. 27 Downloading the Bluetooth Suite ............................................................... 27 Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD ........................................................ 28 Launching the Bluetooth Suite ........................................................................... 31 Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite ................................................................... 33 Menu Bar ....................................................................................................... 34 Search For Device................................................................................... 34 Bluetooth Configuration ........................................................................ 34 Bluetooth Help Topics ........................................................................... 35 Bluetooth Exchange Folder ................................................................... 35 Bluetooth Places Panel ................................................................................. 35 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite ........................................................................ 36 Connecting to an HID Device ............................................................................ 38 Setup Requirements ............................................................................................ 38 Launching the Bluetooth Suite ........................................................................... 38 Connecting to a Sync Device .............................................................................. 41 Setup Requirements ............................................................................................ 41 Launching the Synchronization Process ........................................................... 42 Advanced Status Information ............................................................................ 46 Regulatory Compliance Notices ........................................................................... USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................ European Community CE Notice: .................................................................... Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: .......................................................................... 2.4GHz Operation ............................................................................................ Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.11n and Bluetooth EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements Laptop/ PC containing:

32-bit PCI Express Bus 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. Add a profile Edit a profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Order profiles Switch to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN). Network Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:

Edit the General tab. Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced tab. Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 vii Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection:

1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. 2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Ordering the auto selected profiles:

1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. 3. Click OK. 4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box. 5. Save the modified configuration file. When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list. Exporting a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. 3. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:

1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-

click that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information

(DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click OK to finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 ix General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3). Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by hardware. Specify:

Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc. 802.11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &

Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Authentication Mode Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:

Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system administrator. Pre-Shared Key

(Static WEP) Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-

Shared Keys window. If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xi allow association. None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security:

To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click OK. 3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TTLS security:

To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK. 3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user name. OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and password and start the EAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure Session. 3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. 4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 6. Click Settings... and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. 8. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xiii Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. 3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the drop-down menu. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP user name. OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process. Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use. 3. Enter the user name and password. 4. Confirm the password. 5. Specify a domain name:

Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default) OR: Enter a specific domain name. 6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off. 7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds. 8. Click OK. 9. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xv Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys:

1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:

Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Keys WEP Keys

(1-4) WEP Key Size Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key. Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:

64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters) 128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII) 152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII) 4. Click OK for the changes to take effect. Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite. 4. Delete the asterisks in that field. 5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4. Click OK. Zero Configuration This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS). Wireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. Zero Configuration. When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles:

SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration. The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:

Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xvii December 2011 When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of the ACU. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status Check driver information Check receive and transmit diagnostics Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:

Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab. Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Server Based Authentication Shows whether server based authentication is used. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name Name of the client computer. Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:

Multicast packets transmitted and received Broadcast packets transmitted and received Unicast packets transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xix Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames Frames received OK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter Association time-out Association rejects: the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors ScaScaScaScan Available Networks n Available Networks n Available Networks n Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Infrastructure

(AP) Network Connected Infrastructure

(AP) Network Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xxi Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:

Signal Strength Display Units Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:

Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:

Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros Enable/Disable Tray Icon station reference designs. Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to:

Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Utility Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the program automatically when Windows starts, and check menu items that should appear on the popup menu. Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF signal. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point. Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile. Show Connection Status Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled. This window displays connection information:

Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name. Auto Profile Selection Connection Status Link Quality SSID Access Point Name Displays whether the adapter is connected to a wireless network. Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is connected to. Displays the SSID of the associated network. Lists the quality of the link connection. Access Point IP Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to. Link Speed Adapter IP Address Lists the speed of the link connection. Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxiii December 2011 Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows:

Color Green Green Yellow Red Gray Quality Excellent Good Poor Poor RSSI*

20 dB +

10-20 dB +

5-10 dB

< 5 dB No Connection No Connection

*Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP). To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:

Network Name (on General Tab) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:

Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxv December 2011 Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that reside in the system. a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system. 4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder

\WINNT\system32\drivers. Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it against tampering. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Broadcast Key Rotation EAP authentication provides dynamic unicast WEP keys for wireless adapters, but uses static broadcast keys. In broadcast WEP key rotation, the access point supplies a dynamic broadcast WEP key and changes it at intervals. Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation Getting Started This chapter describes how to install, uninstall, launch, and use the Bluetooth Suite. The following major topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Launching the Bluetooth Suite Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Installing the Bluetooth Suite You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a CD. NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature. If you need to uninstall Bluetooth Suite, refer to Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite on page 2-10 on how to uninstall Bluetooth Suite. Software installation is a three-step process and it is important to perform these steps before you can use the Bluetooth Suite:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Installing the radio (profile) drivers 1. 2. 3. Updating the drivers All these steps are explained in the installation process. Downloading the Bluetooth Suite 1. Go to the Atheros Support web site: https://support.atheros.com/

2. Login to the web site using your user name and password provided by Atheros Support. 3. Go to the AR3011 Software Package & Documentation tab of the Atheros web site. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxvii December 2011 4. Download the appropriate Bluetooth Suite release, extract the files, and save them on your system. 6. Install the Bluetooth Suite by double-clicking on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. 7. Follow the rest of the installation procedure described in Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD on page 2-2. Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD 1. Insert the CD containing the Bluetooth Suite into the CD drive. 2. Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed. Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen 3. Click Next. You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 2-2. Bluetooth Suite Customer Information Screen 4. Enter the user name and company name and choose the intended user of this application

- Anyone who uses this computer (all users) or Only for me and click Next. You will see Choose Destination Location screen. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location 5. The default destination location is already selected. Click Change to browse to a different destination. 6. Click Next. You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxix December 2011 information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and modify the setup information. See Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. Bluetooth Suite - Start Copying Screen 7. Click Next. The Bluetooth Suite begins to configure and copy the new software. It also removes any backup files. When the Bluetooth Suite installation is complete, you will see the Finish screen. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status 8. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click Finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation The installation is complete. This process creates a Launch Bluetooth Suite shortcut on your desktop. Now you are ready to run Bluetooth Suite. Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device into the USB port of your system. NOTE: You can insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device in any USB port. You might see Found New Hardware message. 2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen. NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new installation. Bluetooth Suite screen does not display such devices when launched for the first time. You need to click on the Discovery button the top left panel of the window to see all the Bluetooth devices in range. See Figure 2-7. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxi December 2011 Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 2-8. Discovered Bluetooth Devices NOTE: Trusted remote devices will show Paired status in Device list, and Connected remote devices will show Connected status in Device list. Other devices will display Inrange status. Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Now that you have successfully launched the Bluetooth Suite, spend few minutes in getting to know your Bluetooth Suite. The following few pages explain various features and components associated with the Bluetooth Suite GUI. The My Bluetooth Suite is the main screen that consists of three major parts:

Menu bar Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed on the right panel. In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch the Bluetooth Suite. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxiii December 2011 Menu Bar Bluetooth menu is the primary menu on the Bluetooth Suite screen. The options associated with this menu are:

Search for Device Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth Help Topics Bluetooth Exchange Folder About Bluetooth NOTE: Some of these functions are available from the Bluetooth Suite Tray. These options are described below in detail. Search For Device Clicking this button begins to search for remote Bluetooth devices in range. Found devices will display in right panel. Bluetooth Configuration Clicking on the Configuration menu option displays the Bluetooth Suite Configuration screen which allows you to specify Bluetooth Suite tasks and settings associated with Bluetooth device recovery and device filters. This function is also available through the toolbar. Nine configuration screens are associated with Bluetooth Suite. Those screens are:

Bluetooth Suite Settings Local Device Bluetooth Security Profile Manager Shared Folders Object Push Audio Basic Imaging Personal Area Networking Fax Server Configuration Sync These options are described in detail in Chapter 3. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Bluetooth Help Topics Click this button to display any help topics. Bluetooth Exchange Folder Clicking this button to display the content of Bluetooth exchange folder. From Bluetooth Suite window, choose Bluetooth->Bluetooth Exchange Folder to access Exchange share folder for Object Push feature. Bluetooth Places Panel When you launch the Bluetooth Suite, various Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth neighborhood are listed on the right panel. These typically consist of audio devices, computers (both laptop and desktop), phones, peripheral devices such as Fax, printer, mouse, headset, and imaging devices. If any of these devices are discovered, they are listed on the right window panel. For example, if a Bluetooth mouse is discovered in the Bluetooth neighborhood, it is shown as peripheral pointing device, its brand name, address, and service status (in range, paired, connected or disconnected). You can select a device and right mouse click button to select the following:

Name discovery Delete Pair Service Discovery Properties See Figure 2-9 for details. Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxv December 2011 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Anytime you install a new version of Bluetooth Suite, you need to uninstall any existing version of the Bluetooth Suite. Follow this procedure to uninstall the Bluetooth Suite. 1. Make sure the Bluetooth dongle is removed from any system USB port. 2. Choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Uninstall Bluetooth Suite. The system prepares for uninstallation. A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready to uninstall the program. You will see another screen that prompts you to completely remove the application and all of its features. See Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10. Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation Prompt 3. Click Yes. You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation 4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 5. Click Finish. The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxvii December 2011 Connecting to an HID Device This chapter describes how to connect the Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Device) such as a mouse. Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or launch it from start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays theBluetooth Suite start-up screen. See Figure 4-1. 2. Put your mouse in searchable (pairing mode) by doing the following:

a. Turn On the mouse by pressing down its power On/Off button. Refer to the mouse documentation on how to do it. b. Press the connect button on the mouse to put it in pairing

(discoverable) mode. Refer to the mouse documentation for additional information. 3. Right mouse click on the Bluetooth Suite Tray, and choose My Bluetooth Place option. It displays all the peripheral devices in the right panel of the screen indicating that these devices are in range and available to be connected. It also shows the device name, address, type and status (in range, paired, or connected). Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 4-1. Bluetooth Places Screen 4. Make sure the device that you wish to pair or connect is powered up and in discoverable mode. If it is in range and has previously been paired, turning on the device will automatically pair it. 5. Right click on the mouse and choose Pair. It displays the Bluetooth Pairing Passcode screen. See Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. Entering Bluetooth Pairing Passcode 6. Enter a passcode to pair with the remote device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your mouse to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 7. Highlight the mouse device under Peripheral Devices in the left panel and choose Service Discovery. Highlight the device. Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to connect to the mouse. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxix December 2011 Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 8. Right click the Connect button. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 9. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 10. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device. As soon as the installation is complete, the screen disappears. Its service status of the HID changes from Disconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse. Connecting to a Sync Device This chapter describes how to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth device that supports Synchronization profile. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Setup Requirements Launching the Synchronization Process Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite Bluetooth USB Adapter A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that supports sync profile Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xli Launching the Synchronization Process 1. Launch the Bluetooth Suite. 2. Choose My Bluetooth Place from the Bluetooth tray on your desktop. It displays the My Bluetooth Place start-up screen. 3. Right mouse click the blank panel and choose Device Discovery option. See Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1. Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 4. Highlight the device that you wish to sync with and pair it. See Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2. Pairing the Device for Syncing Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 5. Right mouse click on the desired bluetooth device and select the Pair option. 6. Enter the pairing code (0000) to pair it and click OK. See Figure 10-3. Figure 10-3. Bluetooth Devices Pairing 7. You will see the passcode prompt. Enter the passcode (default is 0000) for the selected device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your device to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 8. Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option. See Figure 10-4. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xliii December 2011 Figure 10-4. Bluetooth Synchronization It displays the Sync screen which allows you to specify sync parameters for both client and server. See Figure 10-5. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 9. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 xlv Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode. Configure the authentication mode on the General tab. Message Integrity Check Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab. Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW. Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm. Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format. Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab. Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps. Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xlvii December 2011 Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 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 does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

The antenna must be installed such that 1.5 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 1.5 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID: PPD-AR5B22SB. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xlix December 2011 Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-

Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Le produit est sr pour un fonctionnement tel que dcrit dans ce manuel. La rduction aux expositions RF peut tre augmente si l'appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est rgl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 1.5 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 1.5 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conu uniquement pour les intgrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 1) L'antenne doit tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 1.5 cm est respecte entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2) Le module metteur peut ne pas tre complant avec un autre metteur ou antenne. Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplmentaires sur l'metteur ne seront pas ncessaires. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis pour ce module install. IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Dans le cas o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre metteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considr comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas tre utilis sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 1.5 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains IC: 4104A-AR5B22SB. Plaque signaltique du produit final Ce module metteur est autoris uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif o l'antenne peut tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 1.5cm peut tre maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit tre tiquet dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4104A-AR5B22SB ". Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Manuel d'information l'utilisateur final Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 li L'intgrateur OEM doit tre conscient de ne pas fournir des informations l'utilisateur final quant la faon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intgre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations rglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqu dans ce manuel. This device has been designed to operate with a PIFA antenna have a maximum gain of [3.62]

dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter (IC: 4104A-AR5B22SB/ Model: AR5B22-SB) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna type, maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this users manual, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Ce dispositif a t conu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de PIFA antenne avec dBi [3.62]. Une antenne gain plus lev est strictement interdite par les rglements d'Industrie Canada. L'impdance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pourl'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 4104A-AR5B22SB/ Model: AR5B22-SB) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 XXXXXXXXXX Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2011 liii