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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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... are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have...
... are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have...
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... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if...
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if...
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... 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 keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
... 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 keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
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... 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 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.
... 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 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.
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..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
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... User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a larger 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a larger 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. WARNING! If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set...
... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. WARNING! If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set...
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... work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as possible by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode...
... work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as possible by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode...
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... hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations...
... hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations...
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... Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 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. Crossed...
... Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 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. Crossed...
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... / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning.
... / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning.
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... or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
... or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
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... support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order...
... support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order...
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... access to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set the password: 1. In Setup, the User...
... access to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set the password: 1. In Setup, the User...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating...
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... by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - 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. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. If you...
... by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - 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. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. If you...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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 to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual 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. ...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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 to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual 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. ...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare...
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... the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Ensure 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. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...
... the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Ensure 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. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...