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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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... this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC 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: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual
... this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC 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: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual
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... heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together...
... heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together...
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A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 The power button only works when the display panel is available after setting up from suspend mode. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. It also comes with...
A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with special keyboard functions that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 The power button only works when the display panel is available after setting up from suspend mode. Press the power button once to turn ON and once to Special Keyboard functions under Chapter 3. 7 Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that can enable hot keys, allow easy Windows or web navigation. It also comes with...
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... (USB 2.0). 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 connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 15" model 12 14" model 3 45 6 12 3 45 6 1 / Headphone Output/Microphone Input...
... (USB 2.0). 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 connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 15" model 12 14" model 3 45 6 12 3 45 6 1 / Headphone Output/Microphone Input...
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... as additional plugin sites or hubs. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, 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 a series up to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 25 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port.
... as additional plugin sites or hubs. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, 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 a series up to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 25 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to quick charge your mobile device via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port.
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... is created by using the hot keys. If you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual When...
... is created by using the hot keys. If you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual When...
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... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 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 the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 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 the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [fn f1] to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup).
... on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup).
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... typing and is available only when you can switch between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) fn+C: Toggles the "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function so you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
... typing and is available only when you can switch between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) fn+C: Toggles the "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function so you enable the camera. 44 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
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SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 Memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Memory card compatibility varies depending ...
SD Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and memory card specifications. 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 Memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Memory card compatibility varies depending ...
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... to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is available in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Deep S3 is on sleep mode. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Notebook PC User Manual...
... to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Performance mode The performance mode is available in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Deep S3 is on sleep mode. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. If your Notebook PC can run on standby using these two battery saving modes: Performance mode and Battery saving mode. Notebook PC User Manual...
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....The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
....The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... Administrator 's password is set . To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The password length 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. Type in A�...
... Administrator 's password is set . To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The password length 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. Type in A�...
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... rights. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps 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. To set Master Password before setting the User Password. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save...
... rights. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps 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. To set Master Password before setting the User Password. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save...
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... discs and try restoring your Notebook PC. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must back up from the ASUS website. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting This section presents some common problems and possible solutions for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The system cannot wake up all your data to its factory default setting...
... discs and try restoring your Notebook PC. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must back up from the ASUS website. The built-in camera does not work properly. • Check "Device Manager". • Try reinstalling the webcam driver. Troubleshooting This section presents some common problems and possible solutions for your system using the system recovery partition function or the recovery DVD. The system cannot wake up all your data to its factory default setting...
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... doing the recovery process. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". 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 protect the system from viruses. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual A blue screen with your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD.
... doing the recovery process. When I turn the power ON, my Notebook PC displays this message:"Open policy file error". 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 protect the system from viruses. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual A blue screen with your system using the system recovery partition or the recovery DVD.
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Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Copyright...
Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Copyright...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery process that allows you to an authorized ASUS service center if you choose this option, insert a blank writable DVD/BD into the optical drive then click Backup. Recover Windows to DVD/BD. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... Notebook PC User Manual Using DVD Recovery (on your Notebook PC during the recovery process. Click the ASUS icon on selected models) AI Recovery The AI Recovery is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition is a DVD Recovery process that allows you to an authorized ASUS service center if you choose this option, insert a blank writable DVD/BD into the optical drive then click Backup. Recover Windows to DVD/BD. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... disc. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to save the ISO files then click Backup. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... disc. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. • Create ISO backup files for DVD. • Create ISO backup files for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to save the ISO files then click Backup. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions...