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... Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
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... or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use the...
... or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use the...
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... charged when the Notebook PC is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules...
... charged when the Notebook PC is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules...
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... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
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... digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect an external microphone...
... digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect an external microphone...
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..., with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB Port (2.0) (black, on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and...
..., with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB Port (2.0) (black, on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) 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 a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and...
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... brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
... brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the...
... (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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...
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... 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
... 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
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....3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
....3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
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... drives. IMPORTANT! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 63 The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power...
... drives. IMPORTANT! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 63 The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power...
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... of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary...
... of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary...
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... Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is then set , then this is set . To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...
... Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is then set , then this is set . To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...
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..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - If the problem...
..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - If the problem...
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... card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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... Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Super Hybrid Engine Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website...
... Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Super Hybrid Engine Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website...
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... click Start 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. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... click Start 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. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions...
... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions...
