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... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
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Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
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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 User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be differences between...
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 User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be differences between...
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... objects on your lap or any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual...
... objects on your lap or any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...). Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...
...). Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...
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... on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB allows many devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Power supplied through this jack.
... on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB allows many devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Power supplied through this jack.
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Left Side 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting...
Left Side 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting...
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Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged.The battery's useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is...
Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged.The battery's useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is...
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... bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it back ON. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 27 This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system...
... bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it back ON. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 27 This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system...
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... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any are made through the Power menu in this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Recover...
... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any are made through the Power menu in this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Recover...
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... certain models; Notebook PC User Manual 35 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Windows software settings are necessary...
... certain models; Notebook PC User Manual 35 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Windows software settings are necessary...
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... Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card...
... Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card...
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... on the installed operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all...
... on the installed operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all...
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...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to Setup and is then set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User...
...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to Setup and is then set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User...
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... local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
... local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
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... service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service...
... service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service...
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... with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Software Problem - Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON...
... with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Software Problem - Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON...
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...4. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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 battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
...4. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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 battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to boot...
... updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to boot...
