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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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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... of this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips...
... of this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips...
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... objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT...
... objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT...
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Notebook PC User Manual 17 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. You can...
Notebook PC User Manual 17 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. You can...
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... run simultaneously on a single computer, 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 a series up to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read...
... run simultaneously on a single computer, 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 a series up to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in highspeed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read...
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... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a larger external display. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High...
... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a larger external display. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High...
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... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional...
... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional...
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... optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for opening the tray. You can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video...
... optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for opening the tray. You can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for video...
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... need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating...
... need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating...
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... data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh...
... data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh...
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... hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Keyboard Light Up Icon (F4): Increases the keyboard light brightness...
... hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Keyboard Light Down Icon (F3): Decreases the keyboard light brightness. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Keyboard Light Up Icon (F4): Increases the keyboard light brightness...
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... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
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... occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 65 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 only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 65 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 only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set...
...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set...
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.... 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4.
.... 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4.
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... service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem...
... service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem...
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...ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
...ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. 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. Recover Windows to Microsoft...
... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. 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. Recover Windows to Microsoft...
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... and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data...
... and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data...