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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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... tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives...
... tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives...
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...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual...disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual...disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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... purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to hot when in sites or hubs. 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in use the supplied power adapter...
... devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to hot when in sites or hubs. 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in use the supplied power adapter...
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... be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 a digital television (DTV). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High...
... be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 a digital television (DTV). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High...
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..., you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it...
..., you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it...
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...]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual
...]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual
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...): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON...
...): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON...
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... volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode...
... volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode...
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... 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. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card...
... 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. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card...
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... provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your retailer if you require such a solution. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating...
... provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your retailer if you require such a solution. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot Device 1. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot Device 1. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks...
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On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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... HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To set Master Password before setting the User Password. Re-type to Setup and is then set. • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set...
... HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To set Master Password before setting the User Password. Re-type to Setup and is then set. • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set...
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... write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
... write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
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... a wireless card? Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem...
... a wireless card? Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem...
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... Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash...
... Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash...
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... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double...
... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double...
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... connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD...
... connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD...