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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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... started with the Notebook PC. 4. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Appendix Introduces you to use them. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation...
... started with the Notebook PC. 4. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Appendix Introduces you to use them. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation...
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...touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work... all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
...touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work... all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
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... cable. 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 Interface) is in the Suspend-to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
... cable. 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 Interface) is in the Suspend-to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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... supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot...
... supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot...
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... devices to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. 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...
... devices to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. 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...
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.... It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery cells housed together. WARNING! If there is any case, the battery's usage time will depend on the number times it can be used . But in a temperature range between...
.... It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery cells housed together. WARNING! If there is any case, the battery's usage time will depend on the number times it can be used . But in a temperature range between...
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....The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. This record is part of a new operating system. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 27 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between...
....The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. This record is part of a new operating system. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 27 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between...
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...). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
...). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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...-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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 (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
...-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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 (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
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... 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 files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 49 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in...
... 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 files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 49 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in...
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... Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook...
... Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook...
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... screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To clear the password: 1. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. If ONLY the user's password...
... screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To clear the password: 1. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. If ONLY the user's password...
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... the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to...
... the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to...
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visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow...
visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow...
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... Notebook PC User Manual A. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Check your problem. WARNING! Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to the latest version with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software...
... Notebook PC User Manual A. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Check your problem. WARNING! Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to the latest version with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software...
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... and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: UX21 Version: 103 Build Date: Sep 16 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect 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...
... and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: UX21 Version: 103 Build Date: Sep 16 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect 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...
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... the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...