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... 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 (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
... 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 (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
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... used throughout this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. 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 guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook...
... used throughout this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. 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 guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook...
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... to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual 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. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas...
... to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual 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. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas...
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... on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 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 your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS...
... on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 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 your Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS...
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... supports 8-channel digital audio, 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 run simultaneously on selected models) The antenna input is an uncompressed 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 additional plug-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use...
... supports 8-channel digital audio, 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 run simultaneously on selected models) The antenna input is an uncompressed 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 additional plug-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use...
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... a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 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 the supplied power adapter.
... a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 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 the supplied power adapter.
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... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot 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. 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...
... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot 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. 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...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. Powering ON the Notebook...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. Powering ON 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 any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 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 any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Click the Windows button and the...
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... Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel...
... Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel...
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... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 38 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You...
... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 38 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You...
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... use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. ON OFF HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual...
... use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. ON OFF HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual...
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... part of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality...
... part of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality...
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...Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User...
...Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User...
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... quality discs and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still...
... quality discs and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still...
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... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc...
... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc...
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... - Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - A. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING! Check your problem. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Update...
... - Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - A. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING! Check your problem. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Update...
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... flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) --- F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
... flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) --- F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
... the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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... system recovery. 5. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC...
... system recovery. 5. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC...