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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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... this User's Manual: 1. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces you to use them. IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional...
... this User's Manual: 1. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces you to use them. IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional...
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... moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place...
... moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place...
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.... 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is secured in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery...
.... 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is secured in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery...
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... with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
... with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
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... range will depend on the number times it is not recommended to buy extras 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. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable...
... range will depend on the number times it is not recommended to buy extras 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. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable...
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... the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If you receive the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you need to enter the BIOS Setup...
... the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If you receive the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is powered ON with any materials that will be correct when you need to enter the BIOS Setup...
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... allow full operation on demand. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life...
... allow full operation on demand. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings...
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... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the...
... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the...
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...) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Off: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
...) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Off: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
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... Flash Memory Slot differs by models. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model...
... Flash Memory Slot differs by models. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model...
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... to locate the memory. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... to locate the memory. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part 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...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part 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...
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... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup...
... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup...
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem...
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... location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. C. D. Battery problem; A. 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 system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. C. D. Battery problem; A. 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 system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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... must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current...
... must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According...
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... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery...
... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery...