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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-18 Blu-ray ROM Drive...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Network Connections 69 Wired Network Connections 69 Wireless Network Connections 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 75 USB Charger+...77 Instant On...77 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15 Using Recovery Partition A-15 Using DVD Recovery (on selected models A-16 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-18 Blu-ray ROM Drive...
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... models and territories. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. There may 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. 2. Notes for safe operation...
... models and territories. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. There may 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. 2. Notes for safe operation...
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.... DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
.... DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
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... by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. 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. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed.
... by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. 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. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed.
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... User Manual This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices...
... User Manual This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices...
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... run simultaneously on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. The built-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer.
... run simultaneously on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. The built-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer.
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... software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn...
... software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn...
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... also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink while in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and...
... also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink while in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and...
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... 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 the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
... 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 the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
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... switch between the touchpad buttons will prevent you enable the camera. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
... switch between the touchpad buttons will prevent you enable the camera. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode...
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... change without warning. SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual...
... change without warning. SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 high-bandwidth PCI bus. Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual...
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 77 Instant On Instant On is a default-enabled feature in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in your Notebook PC can run on sleep mode. The standby time varies according to its last working state...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Notebook PC User Manual 77 Instant On Instant On is a default-enabled feature in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in your Notebook PC can run on sleep mode. The standby time varies according to its last working state...
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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 support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... 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 support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... power on password and must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password...
... power on password and must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password...
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... Administrator rights. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be...
... Administrator rights. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be...
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... User Manual You must back up from the ASUS website. The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS Service Center for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting...
... User Manual You must back up from the ASUS website. The Hotkey function is not able to read or write discs. • Update the BIOS to another location before starting any recovery process. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS Service Center for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting...
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... the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". You must back up all your data to protect the system from viruses. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem...
... the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". You must back up all your data to protect the system from viruses. A blue screen with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem...
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... 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. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Updating the BIOS. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.12.1219. After the BIOS update process, click Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS...
... 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. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Updating the BIOS. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.12.1219. After the BIOS update process, click Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS...
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... select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with two partitions. Take your Notebook...
... select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to back up files and automatically create your own recovery discs from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual To use the AI Recovery: 1. Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with two partitions. Take your Notebook...
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... or turn off your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will overwrite your Notebook PC during the recovery process...
... or turn off your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Blu-Ray disc. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will overwrite your Notebook PC during the recovery process...