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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are...
... that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are...
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... drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury...
... drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury...
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... hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM...
... hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM...
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.../or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows...
.../or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows...
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Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).You must be used . Notebook PC User Manual 35 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! It is...
Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F).You must be used . Notebook PC User Manual 35 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! It is...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is not a problem...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is not a problem...
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Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by pressing any are designed to save your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by turning OFF certain...
Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by pressing any are designed to save your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by turning OFF certain...
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... function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations...
... function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations...
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... display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness...
... display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness...
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... on models with AC power). Off: Battery power is activated. When the built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
... on models with AC power). Off: Battery power is activated. When the built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
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... memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. WARNING! Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
... memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. WARNING! Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
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... replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software...
... replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software...
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... entered to Setup and is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Type...
... entered to Setup and is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set the password: 1. Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Type...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs 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. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs 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. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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... service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. B. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. B. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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... FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...
... FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow...
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... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.