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... devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. Use...
... devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. Use...
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5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 11 It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is compatible with USB 3.0, 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 use inside the computer. USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows...
5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 11 It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is compatible with USB 3.0, 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 use inside the computer. USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows...
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... Notebook PC to first partition only. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working...
... Notebook PC to first partition only. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to entire HD. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working...
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... important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK...
... overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK...
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... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
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... of the power switch can be customized in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The keyboard differs for each territory. 12 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to...
... of the power switch can be customized in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The keyboard differs for each territory. 12 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to...
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... OFF 12 3 4 567 8 1 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone.
... OFF 12 3 4 567 8 1 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone.
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... allows external connection of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use inside the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that...
... allows external connection of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to use inside the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that...
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... the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If you turn it will reduce air circulation such as the BIOS version can be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive...
... the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If you turn it will reduce air circulation such as the BIOS version can be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive...
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... also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to "Sleep". Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to "Sleep". Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... 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). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... 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). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 55 IMPORTANT! WARNING! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on selected models) / MMC...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 55 IMPORTANT! WARNING! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on selected models) / MMC...
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... levels of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary...
... levels of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary...
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... boot order. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
... boot order. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
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... Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Unknown Reason - Update...
... Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Unknown Reason - Update...
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... a local service center for repair. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. C.
... a local service center for repair. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. C.
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... 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. You must "Restore Defaults...
... 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. You must "Restore Defaults...
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Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(...
Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(...
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... drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
... drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...