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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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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... guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives 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...
... guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives 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...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if...
... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if...
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... unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
... unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
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... to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
... to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
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... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Only use with this model or...
... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Only use with this model or...
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... be correct when you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If you receive the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the...
... be correct when you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If you receive the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the...
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...). Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you want to save your current data and status in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to...
...). Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you want to save your current data and status in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to...
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... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
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...-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 45...
...-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 45...
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... power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 When the built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator...
... power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 When the built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator...
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IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has...
IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has...
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... by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Disconnect...
... by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Disconnect...
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....The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional...
....The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional...
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... and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to Setup and is then set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On...
... and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to Setup and is then set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On...
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... download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 2. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating...
... download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 2. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating...
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... restoring your data to another location before recovering. C. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for replacement. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might...
... restoring your data to another location before recovering. C. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for replacement. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might...
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... Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced...
... Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced...
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... Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter...