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... the touchpad automatically 55 Storage Devices 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 56 Hard Disk Drive 57 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection 67 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...70 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD on your external DVD-ROM A-17 Internal Modem...
... the touchpad automatically 55 Storage Devices 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 56 Hard Disk Drive 57 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection 67 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...70 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD on your external DVD-ROM A-17 Internal Modem...
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...! There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories.
...! There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories.
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...NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Safety Precautions ... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual...
...NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Safety Precautions ... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory...
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... (USB 1.1). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio...
... (USB 1.1). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio...
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... hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover...
... hot when in use the supplied power adapter. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 2 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and...
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... cover a Notebook PC that is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is created by using...
... cover a Notebook PC that is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is created by using...
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... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs...
... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs...
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... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching 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...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching 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...
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... flash memory card. 56 Notebook PC User Manual Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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...
... flash memory card. 56 Notebook PC User Manual Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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...
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... the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive...
... the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive...
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... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
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.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ROM. If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or an external DVD-
.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ROM. If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or an external DVD-
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... connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to the Internet before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses. The problem may also be an "Open policy file error" message. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. DO NOT connect to decrease system load. 3. Software Problem...
... connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to the Internet before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses. The problem may also be an "Open policy file error" message. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. DO NOT connect to decrease system load. 3. Software Problem...
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... DOS mode. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. 5. If problem still cannot be compatible with your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to another location before recovering. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. A. You must backup all...
... DOS mode. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. 5. If problem still cannot be compatible with your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to another location before recovering. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. A. You must backup all...
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... and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Main 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 ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] Vt-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup...
... and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Main 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 ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] Vt-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to entire HD with different manufacturers. Actual SSD storage size varies with two partitions. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your external DVD-ROM Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to entire HD with different manufacturers. Actual SSD storage size varies with two partitions. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your external DVD-ROM Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs...
... drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs...