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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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... may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to use them. Please accept your...
... may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to use them. Please accept your...
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... moisture with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose...
... moisture with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose...
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... usage and by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
... usage and by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature to 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 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...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature to 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 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...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that is finished, you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that is finished, you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness...
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... activate this option. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... activate this option. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 Sun...
stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 Sun...
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NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk...
NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk...
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... also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD / MMC MS / MS...
... also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD / MMC MS / MS...
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... operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... Notebook PC User Manual System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [Windows Boot Manager] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device...
... Notebook PC User Manual System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [Windows Boot Manager] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set User Password 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. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set...
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set User Password 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. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set...
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... USB Interface to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... USB Interface to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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...In Setup, the User will be entered 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. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is set up the user password. 4. Password is set the HDD password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating...
...In Setup, the User will be entered 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. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is set up the user password. 4. Password is set the HDD password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating...
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... to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still...
... to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still...
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... cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
... cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
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... Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
... Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
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... icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Insert...
... icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Insert...
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... restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
