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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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.... Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives 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 optional accessories and gives additional information. NOTE: Information for safe operation. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives 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 optional accessories and gives additional information. NOTE: Information for safe operation. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives...
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... do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to dirty or...
... do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to dirty or...
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... User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock 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 to an AC power source and maintains power to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock...
... User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock 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 to an AC power source and maintains power to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using 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. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port...
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using 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. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port...
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.../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 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 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...
.../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 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 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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... a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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...
... a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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...
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... (POST).The software that is powered ON with the display. When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is not a problem with any materials that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This...
... (POST).The software that is powered ON with the display. When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is not a problem with any materials that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This...
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... can also use to activate this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. The power management features are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any are not saved. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many...
... can also use to activate this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. The power management features are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any are not saved. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many...
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... the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
... the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
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... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
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... User Manual 61 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
... User Manual 61 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
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... previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is...
... previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is...
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... to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement...
... to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement...
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... HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Main Advanced Boot...
... HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Main Advanced Boot...
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.... Hardware Problem - A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The...
.... Hardware Problem - A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The...
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... Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating...
... Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating...
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... Notebook PC User Manual 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. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
... Notebook PC User Manual 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. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...