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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
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.... 3. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following 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. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be...
.... 3. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following 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. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be...
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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem...
.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use the modem...
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... (on memory upgrades for information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically 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. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access...
... (on memory upgrades for information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically 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. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access...
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... (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any 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...
... (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any 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...
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...; lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use the emergency eject in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to be removed from audio devices. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
...; lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use the emergency eject in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to be removed from audio devices. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software...
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...USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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 run simultaneously 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 USB Port...
...USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 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 run simultaneously 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 USB Port...
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... ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! This indicates that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded...
... ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! This indicates that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded...
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... this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned...
... this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned...
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... holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43
... holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43
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... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). LCD/Monitor...
... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). LCD/Monitor...
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... change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware...
... change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware...
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... replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery...
... replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery...
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...recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery...
...recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery...
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... boot order. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type...
... boot order. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type...
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.... Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Update...
.... Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Update...
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..., use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all...
..., use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS...
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... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25...
... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25...
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... system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...