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Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 Using USB Charger+ on Battery Mode 57 Instant On...59 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...
Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 Using USB Charger+ on Battery Mode 57 Instant On...59 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...
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... the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. 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 major sections of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing...
... the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. 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 major sections of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing...
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... -RAM (Sleep) mode. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 Headphone Output This jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch...
... -RAM (Sleep) mode. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 Headphone Output This jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch...
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... The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Ensure not to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
... The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Ensure not to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
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... extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be used . If there is any case, the battery's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher...
... extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be used . If there is any case, the battery's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher...
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... available drives. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is part of the system. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
... available drives. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is part of the system. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
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... Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Because RAM...
... Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Because RAM...
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... (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; Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
... (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; Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
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... blue independently. For some models, 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is available only when...
... blue independently. For some models, 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is available only when...
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The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Notebook PC User Manual Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to...
The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Notebook PC User Manual Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to...
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...-in memory card reader that can use flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 45 IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such...
...-in memory card reader that can use flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 45 IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such...
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... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc 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 hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system...
... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc 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 hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system...
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... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the User's password is set, this only access to Setup and is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User...
... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the User's password is set, this only access to Setup and is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User...
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.... 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
.... 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
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... for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Able to another location before recovering. The problem may also...
... for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Able to another location before recovering. The problem may also...
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... "Open policy file error" message. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove additional memory. A. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to the latest version with your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power...
... "Open policy file error" message. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove additional memory. A. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to the latest version with your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power...
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...; Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright...
...; Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright...
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... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 DO NOT delete the partition without a volume label on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 DO NOT delete the partition without a volume label on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using...
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... with two partitions. Click the ASUS icon on your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to DVD/BD. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to...
... with two partitions. Click the ASUS icon on your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to DVD/BD. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to...
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... "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...
... "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...