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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 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-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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 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-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...
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... gives additional information. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be differences between your...
... gives additional information. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be differences between your...
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... battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
... battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
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... AC power is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... AC power is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred...
See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred...
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...'s internal temperature is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
...'s internal temperature is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
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... test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. If you need to run through a series of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
... test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. If you need to run through a series of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
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... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power...
... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power...
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... 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 power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User...
... 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 power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User...
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...): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43
...): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43
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... on models with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is less than 10% (without AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
... on models with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is less than 10% (without AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility...
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... service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS...
... service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS...
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend 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 provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some of the original operating...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend 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 provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some of the original operating...
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...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...
...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey...
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...before recovering. C. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. B. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
...before recovering. C. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. B. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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...;n� 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 to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. F1...
...;n� 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 to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. F1...
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... recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive...
... recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure...