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... Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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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... body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
... body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
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... security cards or remembering passwords. Notebook PC User Manual 15 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can also use of security software and using your fingerprint as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys...
... security cards or remembering passwords. Notebook PC User Manual 15 See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can also use of security software and using your fingerprint as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys...
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... manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery Lock - 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. Battery time varies by 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...
... manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery Lock - 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. Battery time varies by 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...
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.... 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in use the supplied power adapter. 4 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to cover the adapter and keep it away from audio devices. Ensure not to connect an external microphone or output signals from your body. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
.... 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in use the supplied power adapter. 4 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to cover the adapter and keep it away from audio devices. Ensure not to connect an external microphone or output signals from your body. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... and the existing hardware, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual This record is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded...
... and the existing hardware, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual This record is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded...
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.... This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are designed to save your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are turned OFF. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
.... This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is not in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are designed to save your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are turned OFF. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
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... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions...
... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. LCD/Monitor...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. LCD/Monitor...
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... on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
... on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
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..., or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Some of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is necessary...
..., or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Some of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is necessary...
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... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. To set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. To set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
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... the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better...
... the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better...
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... to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and...
... to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and...
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...Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on...
...Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive...
... updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery...
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... RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to connect an external microphone or output...
... RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to connect an external microphone or output...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. According to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. According to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...
... updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...