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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive...59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection 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-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-17 Blu-ray ROM...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive...59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection 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-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-17 Blu-ray ROM...
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... started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual...
... started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of... small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions.
... touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of... small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions.
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.... A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 11 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Two Windows function keys are...
.... A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 11 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Two Windows function keys are...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service...
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... hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side HDMI 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to connect an external microphone or...
... hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side HDMI 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to connect an external microphone or...
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... computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than...
... computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. Press [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. This record is created by using the hot keys. When the test is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. Press [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. This record is created by using the hot keys. When the test is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk...
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... requires power to Sleep. 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 option. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... requires power to Sleep. 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 option. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
... an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
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... 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 the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
... 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 the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card compatibility varies...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card compatibility varies...
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and...
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... Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set...
... Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set...
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... recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
... recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
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... service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. 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. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
... service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. 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. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
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... Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Normal:133MHz] [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 USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults...
... Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Normal:133MHz] [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 USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults...
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... access to enter BIOS setup. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is a power on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O Interface Security and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have to boot or enter Setup. Using Recovery DVD (on password...
... access to enter BIOS setup. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is a power on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O Interface Security and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have to boot or enter Setup. Using Recovery DVD (on password...
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... I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...
... I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will...