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... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected 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 amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for digital audio output. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in...
... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected 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 amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for digital audio output. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in...
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.... 7 USB Port (3.0) (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 order to use inside the computer. See USB Port for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters. Notebook PC User Manual 11 This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader...
.... 7 USB Port (3.0) (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 order to use inside the computer. See USB Port for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters. Notebook PC User Manual 11 This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader...
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...Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard...
...Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard...
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... setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D�...
... [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D�...
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... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
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Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) 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. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. The keyboard differs for both hands. See indicator details in section...
Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) 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. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. The keyboard differs for both hands. See indicator details in section...
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... the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers...
... the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers...
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... USB Port for description. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for use memory cards from and write to use inside the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (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 high-speed memory card reader...
... USB Port for description. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for use memory cards from and write to use inside the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (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 high-speed memory card reader...
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... display. WARNING! The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it back ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with any materials that will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
... display. WARNING! The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it back ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with any materials that will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
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...). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
...). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. WARNING! 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. HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. WARNING! 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. HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC...
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... installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual...
... installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...;e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. To set . Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2.
...;e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. To set . Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2.
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... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... another location before recovering. C. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem...
... another location before recovering. C. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem...
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... Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
... Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
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... complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to 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 restore...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to 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 restore...