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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 Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely...
... the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely...
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... 12 3 4 5 67 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is 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 amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition...
... 12 3 4 5 67 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is 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 amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition...
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... 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 some peripherals acting as additional plug-in use the supplied power adapter. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
... 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 some peripherals acting as additional plug-in use the supplied power adapter. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
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... eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged.The battery's useful life will depend on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures above or...
... eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be recharged.The battery's useful life will depend on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures above or...
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... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with selections to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or...
... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with selections to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or...
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... and status in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is the same as possible by pressing any are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
... and status in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is the same as possible by pressing any are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
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... Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models...
... Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models...
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...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. LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons...
...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. LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons...
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... -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to show that capital lock [Caps Lock] is in the lower case form (e.g. A, B, C). Notebook PC User Manual When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC...
... -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to show that capital lock [Caps Lock] is in the lower case form (e.g. A, B, C). Notebook PC User Manual When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC...
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... data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 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. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility varies...
... data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 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. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility varies...
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....The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending 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 hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of the support disc is optional and includes an image...
....The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending 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 hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of the support disc is optional and includes an image...
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... 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. To set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Setup and is set , this is a power on password and must be entered to boot to enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New...
... 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. To set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Setup and is set , this is a power on password and must be entered to boot to enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New...
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... service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - A. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled...
... service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - A. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled...
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... a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. ing the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Hardware Problem - A. You must backup all your system us- Wireless Card...
... a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. ing the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Hardware Problem - A. You must backup all your system us- Wireless Card...
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... an "Open policy file error" message. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. Software Problem -
... an "Open policy file error" message. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. Software Problem -
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...Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem...
...Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem...
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...devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC 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. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems...
...devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC 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. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems...
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... ASUS icon on your external optical drive To use them to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with different manufacturers. Ensure to burn your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD on your ISO files to a DVD or Blu-ray disc so you can use...
... ASUS icon on your external optical drive To use them to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with different manufacturers. Ensure to burn your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD on your ISO files to a DVD or Blu-ray disc so you can use...
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... OK to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc...
... OK to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc...
