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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-18 Blu-ray ROM Drive...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-18 Blu-ray ROM Drive...
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... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively...
... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively...
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... display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids...
... display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids...
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... maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
... maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
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... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... audio and/or video monitor. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
... audio and/or video monitor. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
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... protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If...
... protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If...
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... LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
... LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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... on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen...
... on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen...
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... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad will prevent you can switch between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between these display color enhancement modes...
... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad will prevent you can switch between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between these display color enhancement modes...
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... remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Memory Card Reader This Notebook...
... remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Memory Card Reader This Notebook...
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... model, configuration, and operating conditions. It also shows how long your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Instant On Instant On is a default-enabled feature in your USB 3.0 charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is available in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Notebook PC User Manual 77 USB...
... model, configuration, and operating conditions. It also shows how long your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Instant On Instant On is a default-enabled feature in your USB 3.0 charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is available in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Notebook PC User Manual 77 USB...
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... popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC...
... popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC...
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... Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will be asked when you power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set. Password...
... Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will be asked when you power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set. Password...
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... Setup. In Setup, the User will be entered to set the HDD password: 1. You will have to boot or enter Setup. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to enter...
... Setup. In Setup, the User will be entered to set the HDD password: 1. You will have to boot or enter Setup. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to enter...
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... try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. The optical disc drive is disabled.
... try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. The optical disc drive is disabled.
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... installed after system bootup. • Remove the additional memory. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual • Close some running applications to decrease the system load. • Check your system for viruses. • Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system for viruses. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD...
... installed after system bootup. • Remove the additional memory. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual • Close some running applications to decrease the system load. • Check your system for viruses. • Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system for viruses. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD...
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...; Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating the BIOS. Updating the BIOS. 1. From the BIOS Setup program, click Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press [Enter]. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform...
...; Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating the BIOS. Updating the BIOS. 1. From the BIOS Setup program, click Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press [Enter]. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform...
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... problems with two partitions. Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you choose this option, insert a blank writable DVD/BD into the optical drive then click Backup. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. Take your Notebook PC during the recovery process. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Using DVD Recovery (on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition...
... problems with two partitions. Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you choose this option, insert a blank writable DVD/BD into the optical drive then click Backup. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. Take your Notebook PC during the recovery process. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Using DVD Recovery (on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition...
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... creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. 5. Restart the Notebook...
... creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. 5. Restart the Notebook...
