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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 safe operation. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives...
... for safe operation. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives...
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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS...
... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS...
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.../sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
.../sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the display. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
... installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the display. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
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... the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your work if...
... the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your work if...
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... 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. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but...
... 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. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but...
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... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons 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. NOTE: Selected models...
... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons 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. NOTE: Selected models...
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... use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
... use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
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.... There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC 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. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This...
.... There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC 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. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This...
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... additional software not included as part of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of hardware and software support may...
... additional software not included as part of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of hardware and software support may...
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... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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 the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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 the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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.... You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If not the case, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem -
.... You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If not the case, try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem -
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Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. IMPORTANT! A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there...
Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. IMPORTANT! A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there...
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... latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Remove additional memory. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. A. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to solve your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING...
... latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Remove additional memory. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. A. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to solve your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING...
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... [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS.
... [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS.
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... a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is...
... a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is...
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... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
... Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...