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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 USB Charger+...76 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 USB Charger+...76 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... various components in this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives...
... various components in this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives...
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... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and...
... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and...
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... locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
... locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual 19 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual 19 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF...
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... is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating...
... is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating...
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... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to activate this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to activate this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
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... display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models...
... display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models...
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... the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9) (on selected models) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and...
... the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9) (on selected models) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and...
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... model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual...
... model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware...
... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware...
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...as the Boot Option #1. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750423AS ...] Boot Option #3 [PB0o: oWt ODpCtioWnD#71500BPKT...] P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The...
...as the Boot Option #1. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750423AS ...] Boot Option #3 [PB0o: oWt ODpCtioWnD#71500BPKT...] P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The...
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... Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. You will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in a password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will be asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
... Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. You will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in a password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will be asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
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External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, ...
External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, ...
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... after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If not the case, try again. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If not the case, try again. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
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... for repair. D. Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Battery problem; 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 replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. FAN...
... for repair. D. Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Battery problem; 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 replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. FAN...
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... Date: Dec 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem -
... Date: Dec 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem -
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...create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual...
...create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so...
... before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so...