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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive...59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive...59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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...
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... this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You 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 the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
... this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You 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 the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near...
... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near...
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... keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 16 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software...
... keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 16 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software...
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... AC power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... AC power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected 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 amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected 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 amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
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...video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot...
...video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot...
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... the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be seen. IMPORTANT! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program...
... the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be seen. IMPORTANT! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program...
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... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock...
... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock...
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... Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save...
... Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save...
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This allows switching 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. 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 Speaker Icons...
This allows switching 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. 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 Speaker Icons...
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... flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! To prevent data 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 63 IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware...
... flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! To prevent data 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 63 IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware...
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... hard disk drive is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual...
... hard disk drive is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To 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. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To 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. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password...
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... recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS...
... recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS...
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... recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
... recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
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... incompatible memory. 2. WARNING! Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Ensure your problem. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Check your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS...
... incompatible memory. 2. WARNING! Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Ensure your problem. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Check your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS...
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... POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Normal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive...
... POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Normal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to...
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Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may...
Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may...