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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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... chapters of importance as being correct. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Important information that must be differences between your...
... chapters of importance as being correct. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Important information that must be differences between your...
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... dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose...
... dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose...
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.... 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
.... 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
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... audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 microphone. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 microphone. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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..., 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 television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 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...
..., 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 television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 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...
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Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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 up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15...
Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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 up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15...
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... carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic...
... carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... saved. 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 these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are...
... saved. 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 these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are...
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... function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
... function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not...
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... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Refer...
... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Refer...
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... original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
... original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
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... press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order.
... press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order.
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... ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
... ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Adapter problem; Battery problem; A. visit a local service center for assistance. D. Notebook PC User Manual...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Adapter problem; Battery problem; A. visit a local service center for assistance. D. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - BIOS...
... Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - BIOS...
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...drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
...drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... to start to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD...
... to start to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD...