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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
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... Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook...
... Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook...
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...DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short ... NOT disassemble the battery. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual DO...
...DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short ... NOT disassemble the battery. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual DO...
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... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
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.../sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
.../sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep...
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... decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for storing. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage...
... decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for storing. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage...
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... used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to run through a series of the system. 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 to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed...
... used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to run through a series of the system. 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 to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed...
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... as Suspend-to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned off in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Because RAM is the same...
... as Suspend-to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned off in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Because RAM is the same...
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... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 43 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (f7): Toggles the display panel on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys...
... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 43 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (f7): Toggles the display panel on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys...
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... the ambient light sensor on and off . The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.
... the ambient light sensor on and off . The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.
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... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to act as follows: Green on models with AC power). Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to show that number lock [num lk] is less than 10% (without AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 49 Number Lock Indicator Indicates...
... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to act as follows: Green on models with AC power). Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to show that number lock [num lk] is less than 10% (without AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Notebook PC User Manual 49 Number Lock Indicator Indicates...
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... Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility...
... Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility...
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... more battery power while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Deep S3 is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3). Performance mode The performance mode is defaultenabled in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Notebook PC User Manual 71 If your ASUS Notebook PC is a default-enabled feature...
... more battery power while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Deep S3 is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3). Performance mode The performance mode is defaultenabled in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Notebook PC User Manual 71 If your ASUS Notebook PC is a default-enabled feature...
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... levels of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of...
... levels of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of...
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... back up from the ASUS website. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from sleep or hibernate mode. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM, hard disk drive (HDD), WLAN/Bluetooth module if they were installed after purchase. • Run System Restore to restore the system to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local service center and ask an engineer...
... back up from the ASUS website. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from sleep or hibernate mode. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM, hard disk drive (HDD), WLAN/Bluetooth module if they were installed after purchase. • Run System Restore to restore the system to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local service center and ask an engineer...
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... Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". These utilities and BIOS files can download from the ASUS website. You must back up all your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. Install an anti-virus software to protect the system from the ASUS website. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is...
... Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". These utilities and BIOS files can download from the ASUS website. You must back up all your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. Install an anti-virus software to protect the system from the ASUS website. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is...
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... make new changes as drive "C". You can restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities to their original factory settings.To use the up all your data before performing system recovery in your ASUS Notebook PC to its original factory settings. These recovery options also enable you to keep other partitions, and to select Windows 7 or Windows Setup [EMS Enabled], then press [enter]. 3. Back up /down arrow keys to create a new system partition as needed. Do not restart or turn off your Notebook...
... make new changes as drive "C". You can restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities to their original factory settings.To use the up all your data before performing system recovery in your ASUS Notebook PC to its original factory settings. These recovery options also enable you to keep other partitions, and to select Windows 7 or Windows Setup [EMS Enabled], then press [enter]. 3. Back up /down arrow keys to create a new system partition as needed. Do not restart or turn off your Notebook...
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... your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. To use the AI Recovery: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Recover Windows to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Do not restart or turn off your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery process that allows you...
... your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. To use the AI Recovery: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Recover Windows to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Do not restart or turn off your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery process that allows you...
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... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select...
... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select...