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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information...
Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information...
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... NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase...
... NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase...
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... User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is secured in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
... User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is secured in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
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... specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
... to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
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.... Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power...
.... Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power...
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... resolution modes.) 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 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations...
... resolution modes.) 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 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations...
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... LOCKED (disabled). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode...
... LOCKED (disabled). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode...
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... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
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... connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM...
... connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM...
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... BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support 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...
... BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support 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...
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... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User...
... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User...
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... for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
... for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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... installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. A. Remove additional memory. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. WARNING! CAUTION! Software Problem - It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. If you have installed software...
... installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. A. Remove additional memory. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. WARNING! CAUTION! Software Problem - It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. If you have installed software...
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...; Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown...
...; Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown...
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The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to recover and click Next. 4. Press [Enter] to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want...
The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to recover and click Next. 4. Press [Enter] to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want...
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... click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.
... click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.
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... system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. 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 to complete the recovery process...
... system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. 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 to complete the recovery process...
