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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models...
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... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and...
... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and...
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... remove any part of the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble...
... remove any part of the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble...
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A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up from suspend mode. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. It also comes with a comfortable travel depth for typing and...
A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up from suspend mode. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. It also comes with a comfortable travel depth for typing and...
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... the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners...
... the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners...
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... use without restarting the computer. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between an audio/video source and an audio and/or video monitor. The built-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 6 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial...
... use without restarting the computer. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between an audio/video source and an audio and/or video monitor. The built-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 6 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial...
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... for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is not a problem with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If...
... for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is not a problem with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If...
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... LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep...
... LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (f7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... display brightness LCD Icon (f7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is available only when you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual For some models, 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used...
... Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is available only when you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual For some models, 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used...
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... Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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. The memory card is purchased separately. 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...
... Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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. The memory card is purchased separately. 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...
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... a default-enabled feature in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. It allows the system to return to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to its last working state in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is available in your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery...
... a default-enabled feature in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. It allows the system to return to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to its last working state in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is available in your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery...
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... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
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... Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 The Administrator Password is only asked when you power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter...
... Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 The Administrator Password is only asked when you power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter...
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...Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change...
...Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change...
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... recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting This section presents some common problems and possible solutions for your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The optical disc drive is disabled. 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...
... recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting This section presents some common problems and possible solutions for your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The optical disc drive is disabled. 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...
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... be downloaded from the ASUS website. A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system for viruses. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. If you can be compatible with your system.Try to delete them in DOS mode. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
... be downloaded from the ASUS website. A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system for viruses. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. If you can be compatible with your system.Try to delete them in DOS mode. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. M����a�i��n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to its default settings...
... download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. M����a�i��n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to its default settings...
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... the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to DVD/BD. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using DVD Recovery (on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. Choose from your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to DVD/BD. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using DVD Recovery (on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. Choose from your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... your important data before the system recovery. 1. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Ensure to connect the power adapter to recover your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Select OK to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to save the ISO files...
... your important data before the system recovery. 1. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Ensure to connect the power adapter to recover your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Select OK to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to save the ISO files...