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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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...
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... for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started...
... for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started...
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... NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the...
... NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the...
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... buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 9 Illuminate Keyboard The illuminate keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. A software-controlled scrolling function...
... buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 9 Illuminate Keyboard The illuminate keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. A software-controlled scrolling function...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (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). This Notebook PC...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (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). This Notebook PC...
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.... 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 23 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- USB...
.... 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 23 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- USB...
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... (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
... (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
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... electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in case the electronic eject does not work. Use this feature for opening the tray. You can be used to eject the optical drive tray in speakers. 26 Notebook PC User Manual
... electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in case the electronic eject does not work. Use this feature for opening the tray. You can be used to eject the optical drive tray in speakers. 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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... bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you receive the Notebook PC. Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you receive the Notebook PC. Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... hard disk drive. By doing this mode. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... hard disk drive. By doing this mode. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending 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. 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 43 Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness...
... Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending 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. 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 43 Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness...
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... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
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... order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader...
... order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader...
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... the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On...
... Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On...
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... from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still...
... from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still...
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... location before recovering. B. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem...
... location before recovering. B. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem...
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... your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal...
... your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start...