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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 (on selected models...
... 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 (on selected models...
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The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to...
The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to...
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... or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC...
... or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC...
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... mode. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power button only works when the display panel is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 5 Power Button The power button turns...
... mode. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power button only works when the display panel is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 5 Power Button The power button turns...
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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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Right Side 15" model 12 14" model 3 45 6 12 3 45 6 1 / Headphone Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can...
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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Right Side 15" model 12 14" model 3 45 6 12 3 45 6 1 / Headphone Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can...
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 The built-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-swapping of...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 The built-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-swapping of...
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... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is installed...
... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is installed...
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... LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. 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. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power...
... LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. 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. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power...
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... the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display...
... the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (f12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). For some models, this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (f12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). For some models, this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
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... on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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 specifications constantly change without warning. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
... on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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 specifications constantly change without warning. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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... Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. The standby time varies according to your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. If your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Deep S3 is a technology that allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you save battery power while your Notebook PC is on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery...
... Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. The standby time varies according to your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. If your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Deep S3 is a technology that allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you save battery power while your Notebook PC is on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery...
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... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook...
... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook...
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... 's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). If ONLY the user 's password is set , then this is only asked when you power on password and must be asked to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field...
... 's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). If ONLY the user 's password is set , then this is only asked when you power on password and must be asked to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field...
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... Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.14.1219. In Setup, the User will be entered to set , then this is a power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Re-type 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...
... Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.14.1219. In Setup, the User will be entered to set , then this is a power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Re-type 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...
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... 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. The optical disc drive is disabled. You must back up from the ASUS website. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual The system...
... 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. The optical disc drive is disabled. You must back up from the ASUS website. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual The system...
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... system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your...
... system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your...
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... in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. From the BIOS Setup program, click Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press [Enter]. M����a�i��n� 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. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
... in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. From the BIOS Setup program, click Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press [Enter]. M����a�i��n� 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. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
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.... Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. To use the AI Recovery: 1. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Do not restart or turn off your Notebook PC.
.... Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. To use the AI Recovery: 1. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Do not restart or turn off your Notebook PC.
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... creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Using the Recovery D�V�D��: Do not restart or turn off your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Ensure to save the ISO files then click Backup. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Select OK to restore the image. 4. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities...
... creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Using the Recovery D�V�D��: Do not restart or turn off your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Ensure to save the ISO files then click Backup. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Select OK to restore the image. 4. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities...
