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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... for completing tasks. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. 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 actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information...
... for completing tasks. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. 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 actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information...
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... of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra...
... of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra...
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... (on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 1 Battery Lock -
... (on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 1 Battery Lock -
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... a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to run simultaneously on a single cable. It transmits 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
... a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to run simultaneously on a single cable. It transmits 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for opening the tray. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
... sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for opening the tray. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
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... hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
... hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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... created by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part...
... created by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part...
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... User Manual 41 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. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover...
... User Manual 41 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. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover...
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... entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
... entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
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... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching 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...
... typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching 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...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 13.3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 13.3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
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... removing the hard disk cover. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive...
... removing the hard disk cover. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive...
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... BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers...
... BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers...
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... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . Password is then cleared. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright...
... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . Password is then cleared. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright...
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... - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - A. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still...
... - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - A. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still...
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...; IMPORTANT! D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You...
...; IMPORTANT! D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS...
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... on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2.
... on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2.
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... OK to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... OK to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.