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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE...
The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE...
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.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge...
.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge...
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... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 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 is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from...
... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 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 is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from...
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.../sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
.../sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
... and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Test (POST).The software that will be correct when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup.
... Test (POST).The software that will be correct when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup.
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... you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. 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.
... you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. 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.
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... Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the 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 sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ...
... Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the 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 sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 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). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control...
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...: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is in wireless LAN is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights...
...: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is in wireless LAN is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights...
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... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices...
... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices...
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... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63...
... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63...
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... the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc...
... the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc...
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.... Password is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then cleared. To set . To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1...
.... Password is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then cleared. To set . To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1...
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... try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist...
... try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist...
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... service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring...
... service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
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... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect...
... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect...
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... onscreen instructions to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. 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...
... onscreen instructions to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. 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...
