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...AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
...AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... description. 6 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to two meters. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 11 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible 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...
... description. 6 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to two meters. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 11 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible 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...
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... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to entire HD. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to entire HD. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (25%) and "D" (75%). 6. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (25%) and "D" (75%). 6. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert...
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... connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook...
... connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook...
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... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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 Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem...
... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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 Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem...
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.... This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT...
.... This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT...
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... Notebook PC User Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required...
... Notebook PC User Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required...
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.../or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to run simultaneously on a single cable. It also functions as a USB 2.0 port. 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
.../or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to run simultaneously on a single cable. It also functions as a USB 2.0 port. 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating system. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration...
... created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating system. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration...
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... User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this option. You can control some of Ownership (TCO). When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup...
... User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this option. You can control some of Ownership (TCO). When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 39 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 39 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will...
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... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 53 The built-in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the example below. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader...
... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 53 The built-in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the example below. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader...
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... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may...
... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may...
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... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is only...
... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is only...
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Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all...
Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all...
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... must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for assistance. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating...
... must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for assistance. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating...
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...Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Launch Storage OpROM Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support Express Gate ACPI Settings PCI Subsystem Settings Thermal Configuration SATA Configuration ME Configuration AMT Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Network Stack [Enabled] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek...
...Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Launch Storage OpROM Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support Express Gate ACPI Settings PCI Subsystem Settings Thermal Configuration SATA Configuration ME Configuration AMT Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Network Stack [Enabled] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek...
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... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
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... to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and...
... to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and...