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... Caring for the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
... Caring for the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
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... information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components...
... information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components...
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... cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or...
... cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or...
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... mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as your personal identification key instead of carrying security cards or remembering passwords. You can be depressed) and palm rest for vertical scrolling like a mouse wheel after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front...
... mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as your personal identification key instead of carrying security cards or remembering passwords. You can be depressed) and palm rest for vertical scrolling like a mouse wheel after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front...
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... and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the locked position after the memory is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. There is installed.
... and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the locked position after the memory is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. There is installed.
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Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be...
Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be...
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... models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such 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 connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
... models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such 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 connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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... the screen when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. WARNING! When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk...
... the screen when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. WARNING! When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk...
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... can control some of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as possible by pressing any are designed to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features...
... can control some of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as possible by pressing any are designed to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features...
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... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... (number lock) 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the 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...
... (number lock) 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the 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...
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... immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer...
... immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer...
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... of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 2 1 WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
... of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 2 1 WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center...
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... Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc...
... Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc...
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...boot order. Password is then set , then this is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
...boot order. Password is then set , then this is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
... to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Hardware Problem - visit a local service center for repair. B. C. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Hardware Problem - visit a local service center for repair. B. C. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections...
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...Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB CHARGE SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive...
...Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB CHARGE SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive...
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...PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
...PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... may be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on...
... may be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on...