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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 User Manual 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 User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 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 User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate...
... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate...
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... manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
... manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
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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. Using this jack automatically disables the built-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. 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...
... specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-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. 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...
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Notebook PC User Manual 25 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block 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. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating...
Notebook PC User Manual 25 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block 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. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating...
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... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital 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). Notebook PC User Manual...
... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital 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). Notebook PC User Manual...
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... cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem...
... cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem...
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... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. This function stores your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. 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 activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Recover...
... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. This function stores your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. 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 activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Recover...
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... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area 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...
... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area 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...
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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). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles...
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). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles...
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..., use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! 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...
..., use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! 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...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically...
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Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system 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 optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the...
Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system 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 optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the...
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... this only limits access to confirm the password 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and...
... this only limits access to confirm the password 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and...
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..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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... viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
... viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
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... the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 to select and update BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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...
... the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 to select and update BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring...