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... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory 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...
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... information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual
... information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual
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... that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to...
... that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to...
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... between locations. 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position...
... between locations. 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position...
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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. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone...
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. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone...
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... plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting 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
... plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting 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
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... external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. Supports standard...
... external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. Supports standard...
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... system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook...
... system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook...
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...-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. 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. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
...-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. 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. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
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... entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. The...
... entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. The...
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... key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows...
... key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows...
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... separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack...
... decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack...
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... hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc...
... hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc...
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... to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to Setup and is then set. Notebook PC User Manual...
... to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to Setup and is then set. Notebook PC User Manual...
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Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The...
Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The...
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... in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Battery problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. If none of...
... in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Battery problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. If none of...
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... 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. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
... 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. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... recovery failure. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD...
... recovery failure. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD...