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... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
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... to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives...
... to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives...
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.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas...
.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas...
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... Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery...
... Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery...
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... stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
... stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital...
... may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital...
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... and supports 8-channel digital audio, with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 a series...
... and supports 8-channel digital audio, with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 a series...
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... the hard disk is installed as a carrying bag. This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem...
... the hard disk is installed as a carrying bag. This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem...
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... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings...
... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings...
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... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual...
... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON...
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..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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...
..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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...
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... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the 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. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the 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. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
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....The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by...
....The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by...
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...system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Create New Password field...
...system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Create New Password field...
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... disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
... disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
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...with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. D. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Mechanical Problem - The problem may...
...with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. D. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Mechanical Problem - The problem may...
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... flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate...
... flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate...
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... creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
... creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
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... OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable...
... OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable...