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... Power 22 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 25 The Power-On Self Test (POST 25 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 28 Power Options 29 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 32 Special Keyboard Functions 33 Hot Keys ...33 Microsoft Windows Keys 35 Status Indicators 36 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Touchpad...38 Using the touchpad 39 Touchpad usage illustrations 40 Caring for the touchpad 42 Disabling the touchpad automatically 43 Notebook PC User Manual
... Power 22 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 25 The Power-On Self Test (POST 25 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 28 Power Options 29 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 32 Special Keyboard Functions 33 Hot Keys ...33 Microsoft Windows Keys 35 Status Indicators 36 Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Touchpad...38 Using the touchpad 39 Touchpad usage illustrations 40 Caring for the touchpad 42 Disabling the touchpad automatically 43 Notebook PC User Manual
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Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 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 ...
Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 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 ...
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... for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual...
... for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual...
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... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Right Side 12 3 4 5 67 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly...
... and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Plug in a headphone or microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 3 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to amplified speakers, headphones, or headphone and microphone combo devices. Right Side 12 3 4 5 67 1 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to charge mobile devices via your body Notebook PC User Manual 19 Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to charge mobile devices via your body Notebook PC User Manual 19 Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that...
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... 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 flash memory cards. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 1 2 1 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
... 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 flash memory cards. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 1 2 1 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
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... on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery's usage time will provide several hours of battery cells housed together. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the...
... on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery's usage time will provide several hours of battery cells housed together. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by using power management features through the BIOS setup. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the...
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... bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is part of a new operating system. If you to enter the BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
... bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is part of a new operating system. If you to enter the BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
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.... In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of...
.... In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of...
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... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on -screen-display. Keyboard Light Down Icon (f3) (on selected models): Decreases the keyboard light brightness Keyboard Light Up Icon (f4) (on selected models): Increases the keyboard light brightness Sun...
... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on -screen-display. Keyboard Light Down Icon (f3) (on selected models): Decreases the keyboard light brightness Keyboard Light Up Icon (f4) (on selected models): Increases the keyboard light brightness Sun...
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... models, 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (f9):Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows...
... models, 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (f9):Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows...
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... loss may change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter 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. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 45 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
... loss may change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter 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. SD / MMC The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 45 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
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If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the Notebook PC's components and...
If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the Notebook PC's components and...
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... Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New...
... Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New...
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... your system using the recovery drive. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase...
... your system using the recovery drive. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase...
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... a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. 7. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; visit a local service center for assistance. If none of the above help, try restoring your system us- Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Able...
... a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. 7. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; visit a local service center for assistance. If none of the above help, try restoring your system us- Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Able...
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...;n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for...
...;n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for...
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... the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Contents after recovery may vary by region or country. The standard storage capacity of an SSD is 1GB = 1024MB. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Actual SSD...
... the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Contents after recovery may vary by region or country. The standard storage capacity of an SSD is 1GB = 1024MB. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Actual SSD...
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... recovery. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD...
... recovery. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD...
