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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 USB Charger+...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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 USB Charger+...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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or...
... follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or...
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... NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has...
... NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has...
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Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC...
Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC...
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... turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect Combo the Notebook PC's audio out signal to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. Using...
... turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect Combo the Notebook PC's audio out signal to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. Using...
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... or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0) 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 a series up to a local network. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single...
... or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0) 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 a series up to a local network. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single...
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... the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to enter the BIOS Setup. If necessary, you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On...
... the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to enter the BIOS Setup. If necessary, you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On...
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... option. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this mode. Click the Windows button...
... option. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this mode. Click the Windows button...
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... certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode...
... certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode...
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... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... 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 PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card...
... 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 PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card...
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... updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
... updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
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... Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright...
... Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright...
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... Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED...
... Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED...
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... fail to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set HDD Master Password. In Setup, the User will be in a password and press [Enter]. 2. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Create New Password Minimum length...
... fail to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set HDD Master Password. In Setup, the User will be in a password and press [Enter]. 2. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Create New Password Minimum length...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update...
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Battery problem; B. The problem may...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Battery problem; B. The problem may...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Tek. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Tek. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
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Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. 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 entire HD with two partitions. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow...
Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. 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 entire HD with two partitions. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow...
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... instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
... instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...