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... 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... major chapters of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital...
... major chapters of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital...
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...or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if ...Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual...
...or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if ...Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 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. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use...
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 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. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use...
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... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any 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 television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Ensure...
... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any 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 television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Ensure...
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... 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). 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
... 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). 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
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... you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
... you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
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...). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while...
...). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while...
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...): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
...): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
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... "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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 different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness...
... "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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 different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility...
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... by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33...
... by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33...
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... languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.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 all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
... languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.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 all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is then cleared. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator...
... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is then cleared. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator...
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... data to the latest version and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. If not the case, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem -
... data to the latest version and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. If not the case, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem -
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... "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! Problem...
... "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! Problem...
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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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC...
... onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC...
