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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
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... by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. TIP: Tips for safe operation. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook...
... by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. TIP: Tips for safe operation. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook...
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... display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter...
... display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter...
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... performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers...
... performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers...
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use the emergency eject in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Do not use the emergency eject in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
... from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
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... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn off the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. It is not recommended...
... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn off the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. It is not recommended...
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... to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn on the Notebook PC, it back on with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered on . Powering on the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-on message appears on the screen when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual The Power...
... to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn on the Notebook PC, it back on with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered on . Powering on the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-on message appears on the screen when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual The Power...
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... components like LAN needs to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be off . By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
... components like LAN needs to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be off . By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
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... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on or off . (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 The...
... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on or off . (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 The...
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... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between various power saving modes. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in order...
... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between various power saving modes. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in order...
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... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated when lighted. Orange on models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the lower case form (e.g. Orange Blinking: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will be in wireless LAN. Number lock allows some of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that number lock...
... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated when lighted. Orange on models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the lower case form (e.g. Orange Blinking: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will be in wireless LAN. Number lock allows some of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that number lock...
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... prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. The memory card is purchased separately. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD Never remove cards while or immediately...
... prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. The memory card is purchased separately. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD Never remove cards while or immediately...
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... model, configuration, and operating conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 71 USB Charger+ is available in your USB 3.0 charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is defaultenabled in your Notebook PC. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. It also shows how long your connected device overheats, remove it...
... model, configuration, and operating conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 71 USB Charger+ is available in your USB 3.0 charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is defaultenabled in your Notebook PC. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. It also shows how long your connected device overheats, remove it...
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... download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. 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 retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working...
... download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. 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 retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working...
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... local ASUS Service Center for your Notebook PC. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to its factory default setting. • If the problem still persists, try again. • If the problem still exist, contact your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. Troubleshooting This...
... local ASUS Service Center for your Notebook PC. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to its factory default setting. • If the problem still persists, try again. • If the problem still exist, contact your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. Troubleshooting This...
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... viruses. • Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. Reinstall the latest "Power4 Gear" utility which you have installed software applications recently, they may not be downloaded from the ASUS website. A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. You must back up all your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD.
... viruses. • Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. Reinstall the latest "Power4 Gear" utility which you have installed software applications recently, they may not be downloaded from the ASUS website. A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. You must back up all your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD.
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... Windows 7 or Windows Setup [EMS Enabled], then press [enter]. 3. Press [f9] during the recovery process. In the Windows Boot Manager, the system automatically loads the files for selected models) allows you can also use this option: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed.You may need to reinstall some software applications after the recovery process is a reserved space in your Notebook PC's hard disk drive where you to reformat your hard drive and restore your ASUS Notebook...
... Windows 7 or Windows Setup [EMS Enabled], then press [enter]. 3. Press [f9] during the recovery process. In the Windows Boot Manager, the system automatically loads the files for selected models) allows you can also use this option: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed.You may need to reinstall some software applications after the recovery process is a reserved space in your Notebook PC's hard disk drive where you to reformat your hard drive and restore your ASUS Notebook...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. To use the AI Recovery: 1. If you have problems with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to DVD/BD. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup...
... for updated drivers and utilities. To use the AI Recovery: 1. If you have problems with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to DVD/BD. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup...
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... cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery D�V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery D�V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.