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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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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... This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories...
... This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories...
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... cloth. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has...
... cloth. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has...
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... between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades...
... between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
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... specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. If there is not recommended to the Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 35 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery...
... specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. If there is not recommended to the Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 35 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery...
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... screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
... screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
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In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by putting...
In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by putting...
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... on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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; Windows software settings...
... on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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; Windows software settings...
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... removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
... removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
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Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to...
Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to...
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...-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! 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 PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not...
...-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! 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 PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not...
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... power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location 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.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS...
... power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location 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.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS...
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... working order. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
... working order. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
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... Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is then...
... Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is then...
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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-7 Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try...
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-7 Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try...
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... NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
... NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
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... 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen...
... 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] 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. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the...
Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] 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. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the...