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... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
... Using Battery Power 26 Battery Care...26 Powering ON the Notebook PC 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST 27 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 30 Power Options 31 Power Management Modes 33 Sleep and Hibernate 33 Thermal Power Control 34 Special Keyboard Functions 35 Colored Hot Keys 35 Microsoft Windows Keys 37 Status Indicators 38 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 41 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 42 Caring for the Touchpad 45 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 45 Notebook PC User Manual
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Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
Connecting External Display Monitor 48 Storage Devices 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Connections...50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 52 Windows Wireless Network Connection 54 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 56 USB Charger+...59 Instant On ...60 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 ...
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About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
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... to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
... to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
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... 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 a digital television (DTV). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is in the Suspend-to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
... 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 a digital television (DTV). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 HDMI Micro-HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is in the Suspend-to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charge+ (on selected models) Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your body. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charge+ (on selected models) Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your body. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in...
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... 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 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 a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... 13.3" model 12 3 11.6" model 4 12 1 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 a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. If there...
But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. If there...
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... you receive the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 27 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. If you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
... you receive the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 27 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. If you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
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... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating...
... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating...
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...This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
...This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
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.... Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices...
.... Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices...
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... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook...
... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank 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 Opt. Type in ����A�d��...
... American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank 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 Opt. Type in ����A�d��...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to...
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... another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - 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 you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup...
... another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - 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 you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup...
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... software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. Software Problem - Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to solve your system for viruses. 4. Ensure your system.Try to incompatible memory. 2. DO NOT connect...
... software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. Software Problem - Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to solve your system for viruses. 4. Ensure your system.Try to incompatible memory. 2. DO NOT connect...
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... it in battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on...
... it in battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Contents after recovery may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
... Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon 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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Contents after recovery may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
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... instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start...
... instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start...