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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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... and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. 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 use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! The following...
... and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. 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 use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! The following...
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.... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids...
.... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids...
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.... 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 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 not connected...
.... 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 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 not connected...
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... support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use 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...
... support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use 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...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
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... as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the system. If necessary, you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! WARNING...
... as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the system. If necessary, you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! WARNING...
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...."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you can be found in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
...."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you can be found in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1...
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... 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 power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting 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...
... 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 power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting 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...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 45 You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 45 You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video...
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... devices. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
... devices. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
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...-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount 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. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is...
...-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount 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. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is...
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... operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the support disc...
... operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the support disc...
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... Administrator's password is 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5
... Administrator's password is 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5
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... Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
... Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for assistance. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for assistance. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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...USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Follow the instructions shown. Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility...
...USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Follow the instructions shown. Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility...
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... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your...
... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. 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 Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may...
Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. 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 Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may...
