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... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 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 opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 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 opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject...
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...drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to recover and click Next. 4. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! 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 the Recovery Partition...
...drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to recover and click Next. 4. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! 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 the Recovery Partition...
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... your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows...
... your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows...
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... to start to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Unstable power supply...
... to start to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Unstable power supply...
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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 A-16 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 A-16 Internal...
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... to use them. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
... to use them. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
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... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 19 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used...
... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 19 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used...
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... ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as the BIOS version can be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait...
... ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as the BIOS version can be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait...
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... Suspend-toRAM (STR). In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. 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. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
... Suspend-toRAM (STR). In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. 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. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
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... function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook...
... function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook...
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... "Life Frame" software application. 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 will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between 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...
... "Life Frame" software application. 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 will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between 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...
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... to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 57 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader...
... to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 57 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader...
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... support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the Notebook...
... support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the Notebook...
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... set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup...
... set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup...
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... service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem...
... service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem...
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... air vent. 2. Adapter problem; You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for repair. B. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none...
... air vent. 2. Adapter problem; You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for repair. B. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none...
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... power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. You must "Restore Defaults" 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
... power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. You must "Restore Defaults" 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
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... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT!
... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT!
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... OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...
... OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...