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...models 60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Windows Wireless Network Connection 75 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 77 USB Charger+...80 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...
...models 60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Windows Wireless Network Connection 75 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 77 USB Charger+...80 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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... optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings 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. The following are reading the Notebook...
... optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings 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. The following are reading the Notebook...
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... and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use ...
... and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use ...
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... decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
... decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
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3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or...
3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or...
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... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Ports (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices...
... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Ports (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices...
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... for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
... for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
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... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. By doing this option. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this option.You can also use the keyboard...
... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. By doing this option. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this option.You can also use the keyboard...
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... modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. 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 power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
... modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. 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 power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
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...: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
...: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! 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 compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! 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 compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To...
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... provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
... provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot...
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... set . Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup...
... set . Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup...
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... screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Create New Password Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 ***Advanced to boot or enter Setup. You will have to Setup and is then set the HDD password: 1. The password length must be entered to Power Cycle System 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. Password...
... screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Create New Password Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 ***Advanced to boot or enter Setup. You will have to Setup and is then set the HDD password: 1. The password length must be entered to Power Cycle System 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. Password...
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... or write discs. 1. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to...
... or write discs. 1. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to...
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... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! C. Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! C. Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
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... of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for...
... of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for...
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Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
