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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (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 Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (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 Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts...
... using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts...
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...use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual ...into the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer ...
...use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual ...into the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer ...
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... battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
... battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
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... model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook...
... model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook...
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.../or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables...
.../or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables...
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... standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 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 single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
... standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 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 single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
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... run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is powered ON with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC...
... run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is powered ON with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC...
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... power management settings are turned OFF. In Power Options, you can also use by pressing any are designed to save your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in this mode. Sleep is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. This function stores your Notebook...
... power management settings are turned OFF. In Power Options, you can also use by pressing any are designed to save your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in this mode. Sleep is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. This function stores your Notebook...
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... 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. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
... 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. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
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Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT...
Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT...
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... decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Disconnect...
... decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Disconnect...
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If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice 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 dealer for all...
If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice 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 dealer for all...
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... or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
... or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
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.... 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable...
.... 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable...
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... viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Problem might...
... viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Problem might...
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... start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and 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. Software Problem - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility...
... start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and 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. Software Problem - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility...
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... two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows...
... two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows...
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... labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.