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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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... followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the...
... followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the...
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... extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry...
... extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry...
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There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by...
There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by...
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... be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video...
... be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video...
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... circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to...
... circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. But in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to...
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... created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook...
... created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook...
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.... Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. In Power Options, you can be found in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are not saved. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work if any keyboard key except...
.... Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. In Power Options, you can be found in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are not saved. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work if any keyboard key except...
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... Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the...
... Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the...
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... the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will...
... the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will...
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... battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Off: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator...
... battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Off: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility varies...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility varies...
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....) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65...
....) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65...
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...-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers...
...-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers...
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... Set the system boot order. Re-type to Setup and is then set. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password 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...
... Set the system boot order. Re-type to Setup and is then set. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password 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...
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... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems...
... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems...
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... operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair...
... operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair...
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... Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
... Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
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Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the...
Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the...
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... to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. 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 restore...
... to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. 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 restore...