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... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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...
... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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...
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.... NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the...
.... NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the...
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...or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or ...Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing...
...or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or ...Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing...
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... decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers 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 the Notebook PC when AC power is used...
... decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers 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 the Notebook PC when AC power is used...
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When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. 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 a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with bandwidth to spare to...
When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. 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 a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with bandwidth to spare to...
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See USB Port for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. The adapter may...
See USB Port for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. The adapter may...
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... be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for connection to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. The built-in sites or hubs. This allows use without restarting the computer. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for connection to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. The built-in sites or hubs. This allows use without restarting the computer. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook...
... drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook...
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... components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. 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. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Click the Windows button and the...
... components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. 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. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Click the Windows button and the...
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... function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
... function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
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... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
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... may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional...
... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional...
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... Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Password is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Password is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... recovery partition or DVD. 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 again. 2. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
... recovery partition or DVD. 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 again. 2. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
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...? 1. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Battery problem; A. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
...? 1. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Battery problem; A. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
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..., power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Ensure your problem. A. Remove additional memory. WARNING! Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded...
..., power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Ensure your problem. A. Remove additional memory. WARNING! Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded...
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... USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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 Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
... USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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 Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
... Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...