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... the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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 Internal Modem...
... the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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 Internal Modem...
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... as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Notes for safe operation. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in...
... as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Notes for safe operation. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in...
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... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms...
... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
... Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
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... power for connection to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to sound an alarm when moved. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
... power for connection to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to sound an alarm when moved. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot...
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... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Left Side 1 2 3 4 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Left Side 1 2 3 4 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. This record is finished, you turn it ON. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen...
... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. This record is finished, you turn it ON. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen...
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.... Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number...
.... Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down Icon (F5): 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; Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down Icon (F5): 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; Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... User Manual 39 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
... User Manual 39 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
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... various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to...
... various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to...
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There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 58 (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to the previous chapter to...
There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 58 (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to the previous chapter to...
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... preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer...
... preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer...
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... F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in �...
... F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in �...
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... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem...
... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem...
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... MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. If...
... MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. If...
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... Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash 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 Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
... Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash 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 Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
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... your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process...
... your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process...
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...IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double...
...IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double...
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Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc...
Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc...
