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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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...
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... User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to optional...
... User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to optional...
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... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC...
... Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC...
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...) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in a series up...
...) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in a series up...
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... that the battery be used . Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center...
... that the battery be used . Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center...
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... a boot menu with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook...
... a boot menu with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook...
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... lock icon to see this option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
... lock icon to see this option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
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... enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. 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...
... enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. 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...
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... current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
... current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
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... battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Off: Battery power...
... battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Off: Battery power...
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.... SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in...
.... SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery...
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... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The...
... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The...
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... password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type...
... password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type...
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.... A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all...
.... A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all...
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Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
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....1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility...
....1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option...
... drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option...
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... partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore...
... partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore...