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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 (on selected models...
... 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 (on selected models...
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... and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information...
... and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information...
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... dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described...
... dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described...
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... display panel is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up from suspend mode. Notebook PC User Manual...
... display panel is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. For more details, refer to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up from suspend mode. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC 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...
... Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC 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...
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... video monitor. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with eight pins is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 25 The built-in a series up to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port...
... video monitor. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with eight pins is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 25 The built-in a series up to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port...
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... by running BIOS Setup. Press [esc] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. 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 finished, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is not a problem with...
... by running BIOS Setup. Press [esc] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. 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 finished, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is not a problem with...
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... see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... the function keys. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC...
... the function keys. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC...
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... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual For some models, this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function...
... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual For some models, this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function...
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..., 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 specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 The memory card is purchased separately. Memory card...
..., 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 specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 The memory card is purchased separately. Memory card...
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... save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is defaultenabled in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode The performance mode is on sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is available in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. USB Charger+ is a default-enabled feature in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately...
... save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is defaultenabled in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode The performance mode is on sleep mode. Instant On Instant On is available in your ASUS Notebook PC that lets you to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. USB Charger+ is a default-enabled feature in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately...
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... may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not...
... may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not...
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... 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. Password is then set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. M a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. The Administrator Password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password...
... 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. Password is then set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. M a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. The Administrator Password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password...
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... set up the user password. 4. You will have to set , then this only limits access 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... set up the user password. 4. You will have to set , then this only limits access 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. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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... the ASUS website. 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 ASUS Service Center for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. Troubleshooting This...
... the ASUS website. 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 ASUS Service Center for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. Troubleshooting This...
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... lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. If you can be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". A-12 Notebook PC User Manual •...
... lose power during the BIOS flashing process. • Try restoring your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD. If you can be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory. • Remove software applications. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". A-12 Notebook PC User Manual •...
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... Setup Utility - After the BIOS update process, click Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. M����a�i��n� 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 the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate...
... Setup Utility - After the BIOS update process, click Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. M����a�i��n� 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 the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate...
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... have problems with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Do not restart or turn off your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery...
... have problems with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Do not restart or turn off your desktop then select Backup and Restore > AI Recovery Burner. 2. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to burn your Notebook PC. Using the Recovery...
... updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to burn your Notebook PC. Using the Recovery...