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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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... User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
... User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
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... disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using...
... disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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.... Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
.... Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The 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. Right Side 14" model...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The 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. Right Side 14" model...
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...-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
...-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
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It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV...
It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV...
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... conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup.
... conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup.
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... if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. The power management features are designed to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the...
... if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. The power management features are designed to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the...
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... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User...
... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User...
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This allows switching 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker...
This allows switching 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker...
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... after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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.
... after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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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... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any...
... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any...
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... download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware...
... download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware...
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...set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set...
...set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If not the case, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If not the case, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive...
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... FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. Symptom & Solutions: A. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - FAN...
... FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. Symptom & Solutions: A. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - FAN...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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 PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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 PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults...
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... User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD...
... User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD...
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... "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...
... "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...