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... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
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Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
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... User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Notes for completing tasks. NOTE: Information for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started...
... User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Notes for completing tasks. NOTE: Information for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started...
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... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble...
... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble...
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... digital audio on a single cable. Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI...
... digital audio on a single cable. Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI...
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... power adapter. The adapter may become warm to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... power adapter. The adapter may become warm to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... hubs. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Left Side 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 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 connected in a series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
... hubs. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Left Side 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 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 connected in a series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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... battery cells housed together. Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of the battery. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup...
... battery cells housed together. Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the battery be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of the battery. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup...
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... a boot menu with an operating system. WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If 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 finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Powering...
... a boot menu with an operating system. WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If 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 finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Powering...
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... function stores your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 "Sleep...
... function stores your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 "Sleep...
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... High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 35 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display.
... High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 35 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display.
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..., use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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 49 SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers...
..., use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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 49 SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers...
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... the installed operating system. Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC...
... the installed operating system. Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC...
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... is set . Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To set...
... is set . Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To set...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery drive. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website...
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... software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. You must backup...
... software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. You must backup...
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...-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. WARNING! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. Remove additional memory...
...-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. WARNING! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. Remove additional memory...
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... VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
... VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Contents after...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Contents after...
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... bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the...
... bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the...
