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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
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... degrees of this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
... degrees of this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
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...few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture..... DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of...
...few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture..... DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of...
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... and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. 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...
... and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. 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...
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... audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 2 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
... audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 2 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
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... available drives. The POST includes a record of a new operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 37 This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is created by using the hot keys...
... available drives. The POST includes a record of a new operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 37 This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is created by using the hot keys...
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... option. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
... option. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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... (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard.
... (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard.
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... keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 47...
... keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Notebook PC User Manual 47...
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... use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices...
... use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices...
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... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The levels of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers...
... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The levels of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers...
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..., Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual F1...
..., Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual F1...
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...UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Aptio Setup Utility - USB...
...UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. Aptio Setup Utility - USB...
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... wake up from the ASUS website. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If...
... wake up from the ASUS website. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If...
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..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-15 You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-15 You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... your problem. Un-install software applications. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system. Unknown Reason - A-16 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be an "Open policy file error...
... your problem. Un-install software applications. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system. Unknown Reason - A-16 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be an "Open policy file error...
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... the instructions shown. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - 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 battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... the instructions shown. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - 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 battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... service center if you to keep other partitions, and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Recover Windows to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition...
... service center if you to keep other partitions, and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Recover Windows to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT...
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... the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to your hard drive. Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-21
... the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to your hard drive. Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-21