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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC...
... the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use...
... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use...
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... hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual The manual battery lock is connected to an AC power...
... hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual The manual battery lock is connected to an AC power...
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... mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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..., books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
..., books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
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... audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
... audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
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... software that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need...
... software that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need...
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... Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can be found in this mode. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep...
... Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can be found in this mode. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
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...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes.
...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes.
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... card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
... card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
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Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
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... came pre-configured in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web...
... came pre-configured in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web...
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... boot order. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen...
... boot order. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen...
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Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try...
Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try...
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... IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; D. A. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air...
... IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; D. A. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air...
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... your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
... your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
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... User Manual IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... User Manual IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...
... power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...