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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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... as being correct. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be...
... as being correct. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be...
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... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the ...battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC...
... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the ...battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC...
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... specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. 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 connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power...
... specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. 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 connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power...
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... 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 jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used...
... 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 jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used...
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... (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 sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio...
... (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 sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio...
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... 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). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... 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). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is not a problem with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag...
If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is not a problem with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag...
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... Hibernate Power management settings can control some of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Hibernate Power management settings can control some of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... hot keys on -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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
... hot keys on -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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
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... indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. 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-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
... indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. 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-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
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... loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / 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. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies...
... loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / 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. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies...
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.... The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase...
.... The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase...
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....The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
....The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password...
... Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password...
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... the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem...
... the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem...
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... recovering. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating...
... recovering. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating...
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... Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model...
... Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
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... system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and...
... system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and...