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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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... used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major chapters of importance as being correct. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
... used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major chapters of importance as being correct. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
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... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Safety Precautions The...
... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Safety Precautions The...
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... User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove...
... User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to...
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... eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT...
... eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you receive the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you receive the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
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... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are designed to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are designed to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... 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). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions...
... 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). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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 between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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 between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
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...: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when...
...: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when...
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... actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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 that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
... actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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 that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
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... ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! 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.
... ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! 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.
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support 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 quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support 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 quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality...
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... User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set...
... User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set...
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... from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not...
... from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not...
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... many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for assistance. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
... many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for assistance. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
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...and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled...
...and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled...
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...%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating...
...%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and...