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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Network Connections 63 Wired Network Connections 63 Wireless Network Connections 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 69 USB Charger+...71 Instant On...71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 Troubleshooting A-4 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-8 Using Recovery Partition A-8 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-9 DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-11 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-13 Internal...
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... 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. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook...
... 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. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook...
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... to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to prevent...
... to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to prevent...
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.... 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment...
.... 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment...
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... computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices to run...
... computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices to run...
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... power adapter. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your body. 26 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... power adapter. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your body. 26 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery pack: B A C Only use with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn off the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack...
... NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery pack: B A C Only use with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn off the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack...
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... display. Powering on the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-on message appears on the screen when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you turn on the Notebook...
... display. Powering on the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-on message appears on the screen when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you turn on the Notebook...
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... data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and...
... data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on or off . (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on or off . (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook...
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... light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in order to maximize performance versus battery time. fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function on -screen display (OSD). 44 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode...
... light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in order to maximize performance versus battery time. fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function on -screen display (OSD). 44 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode...
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...disk.The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will be in wireless LAN. a,b,c). When the capital lock light is activated when lighted. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [caps lock] is activated. Battery Charge...
...disk.The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will be in wireless LAN. a,b,c). When the capital lock light is activated when lighted. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [caps lock] is activated. Battery Charge...
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... removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal...
... removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. Memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. The memory card is purchased separately. To prevent data loss, use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader slot that supports SD card formats, and utilizes the internal...
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... Instant On is a default-enabled feature in two seconds, even after your USB 3.0 charge port. It also shows how long your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Deep S3 is a technology that allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. The standby time varies...
... Instant On is a default-enabled feature in two seconds, even after your USB 3.0 charge port. It also shows how long your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Deep S3 is a technology that allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. The standby time varies...
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... 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 its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some...
... 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 its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some...
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... webcam driver. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from sleep or hibernate mode. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM, hard disk drive (HDD), WLAN/Bluetooth module if they were installed after purchase. • Run System Restore to restore the system to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The optical disc drive is disabled. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Troubleshooting...
... webcam driver. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from sleep or hibernate mode. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM, hard disk drive (HDD), WLAN/Bluetooth module if they were installed after purchase. • Run System Restore to restore the system to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The optical disc drive is disabled. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Troubleshooting...
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... lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". Reinstall the latest "Power4 Gear" utility which you have installed software applications recently, they may not be downloaded from the ASUS website. If an additional memory was installed after system bootup. • Remove the additional memory. If...
... lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A-6 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". Reinstall the latest "Power4 Gear" utility which you have installed software applications recently, they may not be downloaded from the ASUS website. If an additional memory was installed after system bootup. • Remove the additional memory. If...
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... turn off your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as needed. You can restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities to its original factory settings. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Press [f9] during the recovery process. In the Windows Boot Manager, the system automatically loads the files for selected models) allows you can also use the up all your data before performing system recovery in your Notebook PC's hard disk drive where you to reformat your hard drive...
... turn off your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as needed. You can restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities to its original factory settings. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Press [f9] during the recovery process. In the Windows Boot Manager, the system automatically loads the files for selected models) allows you can also use the up all your data before performing system recovery in your Notebook PC's hard disk drive where you to reformat your hard drive...
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... then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Choose from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to an authorized ASUS service center...
... then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Choose from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to an authorized ASUS service center...
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... drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive.Ensure to be unusable. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start...
... drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive.Ensure to be unusable. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start...