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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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... effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that must be differences between...
... effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that must be differences between...
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... or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT...
... or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT...
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... memory 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. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used...
... memory 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. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used...
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... data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 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 when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from...
... data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 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 when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from...
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... a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery...
... a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for storing. If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery...
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... hot keys. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to run through a series of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook...
... hot keys. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to run through a series of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook...
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... BIOS Setup. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to save as much electricity as possible by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
... BIOS Setup. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to save as much electricity as possible by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 Windows software settings...
... (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 Windows software settings...
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... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects...
... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects...
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... is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 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 proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 This indicator...
... is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 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 proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 This indicator...
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... purchased separately in order to 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. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! WARNING! IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61
... purchased separately in order to 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. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! WARNING! IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61
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...) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access.
...) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access.
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... installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive...
... installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may offer (depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive...
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... [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual...
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... battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. 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. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN...
... battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. 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. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN...
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... instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS 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 on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating...
... instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS 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 on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating...
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... Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! 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. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! 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. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive.
... system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive.