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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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... Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook...
... Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook...
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... contacts. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... contacts. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 used to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock...
... lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 used to insert or remove the battery pack. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock...
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... marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
... marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
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... 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). USB allows many devices 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 some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... 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). USB allows many devices 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 some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 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 requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 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...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup...
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... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
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...-screen-display. 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). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use...
...-screen-display. 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). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use...
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... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control...
... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control...
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... occur. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as...
... occur. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as...
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... by decreasing hard disk access. 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, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Refer to...
... by decreasing hard disk access. 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, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Refer to...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and...
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... or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Type in a password and...
... or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Type in a password and...
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... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS...
... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; D. A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for replacement. B. Wireless Card How...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; D. A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for replacement. B. Wireless Card How...
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... Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
... Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual 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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... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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.../DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Select OK to start to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the...
.../DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Select OK to start to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the...