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... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
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Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
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... for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. There may be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following...
... for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. There may be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following...
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...or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery ... or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
...or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery ... or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
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... digital audio on a single cable. Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI...
... digital audio on a single cable. Right Side 13.3" model 11.6" model 12 3 4 5 12 4 5 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI...
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... to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1).
... to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1).
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... 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Plug in a series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Plug in a series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... the number times it can be used . But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used...
... the number times it can be used . But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is higher than the outside temperature. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used...
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... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk...
... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk...
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... if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 In Power Options, you want to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are designed to save...
... if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 In Power Options, you want to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are designed to save...
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...-screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored 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...
...-screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored 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...
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... User Manual 49 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
... User Manual 49 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
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... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the original operating system installed on the territory.The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part...
... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the original operating system installed on the territory.The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part...
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... 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. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Leave the Create New Password...
... 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. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Leave the Create New Password...
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... and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact...
... and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact...
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... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! B. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9
... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! B. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? C. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9
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... A blue screen with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Remove additional memory. Check your problem. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual A. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
... A blue screen with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Remove additional memory. Check your problem. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual A. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
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... BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
... BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
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... the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD...
... the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD...
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... partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. 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...
... partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. 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...