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...models 60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Windows Wireless Network Connection 75 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 77 USB Charger+...80 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...
...models 60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Windows Wireless Network Connection 75 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 77 USB Charger+...80 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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... completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The following are major sections of importance as...
... completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The following are major sections of importance as...
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... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
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... battery pack is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
... battery pack is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
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... a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1).
... a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1).
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... video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection...
... video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection...
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... BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
... BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
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... like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD...
... like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD...
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... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary...
... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary...
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... in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad...
... in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad...
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... 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies...
... 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies...
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... operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook...
... operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook...
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... CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
... CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... access to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User...
... access to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set HDD Master Password. Re-type to set...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set HDD Master Password. Re-type to set...
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... earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not...
... earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not...
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... the "Network Adapter" item. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc.
... the "Network Adapter" item. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc.
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... Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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...
... Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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...
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...setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This option...
...setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This option...
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... as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Ensure to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be powered ON...
... as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Ensure to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be powered ON...