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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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... for safe operation. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing...
... for safe operation. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing...
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.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or...
.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or...
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... 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 Supports standard...
... 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 Supports standard...
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...-in use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in sites or hubs. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for use 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 the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB Charge+ (on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating...
...-in use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to hot when in sites or hubs. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for use 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 the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Power supplied through this jack. Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB Charge+ (on a larger external display. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating...
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... hubs. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Left Side 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 series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0).
... hubs. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Left Side 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 series up to switch the audio jack function. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0).
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... caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is higher than the outside temperature. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures...
... caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is higher than the outside temperature. Using Battery Power The battery consists of a set of battery life, which can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 26 Notebook PC User Manual Any temperatures...
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... a boot menu with the display. When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. This record is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or...
... a boot menu with the display. When the test is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. This record is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or...
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... Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any are not saved. The power management features are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options...
... Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in this mode. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any are not saved. The power management features are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options...
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... the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 an external monitor "before" booting up.
... the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 an external monitor "before" booting up.
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, 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. Notebook PC User Manual 49 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, 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. Notebook PC User Manual 49 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI...
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... provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. 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 �...
... F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. 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 �...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - You must backup all your system using the recovery drive. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - You must backup all your system using the recovery drive. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
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... software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? 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 your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; FAN...
... software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? 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 your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; FAN...
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..., remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to incompatible memory. 2. Software Problem - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Remove additional memory...
..., remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to incompatible memory. 2. Software Problem - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Remove additional memory...
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... battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS Tek. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
... battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS Tek. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may vary by region or country. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Contents after recovery may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may vary by region or country. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Contents after recovery may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... your hard drive. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
... your hard drive. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...