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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook...
... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook...
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... and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT...
... and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT...
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... charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades...
... charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades...
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use the emergency eject in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use the emergency eject in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode.
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode.
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... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need...
... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need...
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... mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power...
... mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power...
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... (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or...
... (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or...
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... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching 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 in...
... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching 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 in...
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..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
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... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features...
... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features...
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... Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). You will have Administrator rights. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password...
... Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). You will have Administrator rights. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled...
... settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled...
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... Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Password is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Password is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before recovering. 4. A. You must backup all your local service...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before recovering. 4. A. You must backup all your local service...
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... another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. C. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN...
... another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. C. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN...
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...5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. You must Restore Defaults on...
...5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. You must Restore Defaults on...
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...selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. From Start Menu, go to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
...selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. From Start Menu, go to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back...
... as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back...