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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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About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. 6 Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be...
About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. 6 Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be...
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...: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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 disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Safety Precautions The following...
...: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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 disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Safety Precautions The following...
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... and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. 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. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an...
... and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. 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. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an...
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USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. 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 in sites or hubs. 2 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel...
USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. 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 in sites or hubs. 2 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel...
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... drives. When the test is part of a new operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is powered ON with an operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook...
... drives. When the test is part of a new operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is powered ON with an operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook...
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... wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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. Sleep is volatile, it...
... wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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. Sleep is volatile, it...
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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-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). 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; Follow...
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-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). 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; Follow...
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... 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 an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. LCD/Monitor...
... 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 an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. LCD/Monitor...
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... in order to 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. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high...
... in order to 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. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high...
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.... The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is...
.... The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is...
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...Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks...
...Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American...
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... again. 2. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
... again. 2. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
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...: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
...: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
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... BIOS flashing process. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with your problem. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to un-install them in DOS mode. Un-install software applications. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual...
... BIOS flashing process. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with your problem. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to un-install them in DOS mode. Un-install software applications. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Main 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...
... 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Main 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...
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About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Press [Enter] to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition without a Volume Label...
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Press [Enter] to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition without a Volume Label...
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... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual 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%) and "D" (60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual 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%) and "D" (60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. 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 your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restoring...
... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. 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 your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restoring...
