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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
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... Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. 6 Notebook PC User Manual About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models...
... Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. 6 Notebook PC User Manual About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models...
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... contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 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...the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place ...
... contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 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...the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place ...
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... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured...
... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured...
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..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). 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-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). 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-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 37 WARNING! In most cases the record should be presented with...
... [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that controls the POST is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 37 WARNING! In most cases the record should be presented with...
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... be OFF in this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive.
... be OFF in this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive.
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... a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... keyboard for number entering. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 47 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 Windows...
... keyboard for number entering. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 47 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 Windows...
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... use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can support SD/MMC as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications...
... use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can support SD/MMC as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications...
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The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory. A recovery disc is necessary...
The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory. A recovery disc is necessary...
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... UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... USB device will be disabled. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB...
... USB device will be disabled. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB...
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... an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the...
... an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the...
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check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Symptom & Solutions: A. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! B. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. The problem may also be in...
check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Symptom & Solutions: A. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! B. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. The problem may also be in...
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... connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. A. It is due to protect yourself from the ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power...
... connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. A. It is due to protect yourself from the ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power...
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... the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Connect 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 the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
... the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Connect 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 the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
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...'s software to its original working state. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [Enter] to entire HD. DO NOT delete the partition without a Volume Label on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to create a new system partition as drive "C". Partition options...
...'s software to its original working state. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [Enter] to entire HD. DO NOT delete the partition without a Volume Label on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to create a new system partition as drive "C". Partition options...
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... with two partitions. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40...
... with two partitions. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40...
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... optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD...
... optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD...