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... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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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... the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Notes for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information...
... the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Notes for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information...
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...Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual.... Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a...
...Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual.... Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a...
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... with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Actual behavior of the power switch can be...
... with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Actual behavior of the power switch can be...
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... User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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... Notebook PC User Manual 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 microphone. Right Side ON OFF 12 3 4 567 8 1 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to turn the Notebook...
... Notebook PC User Manual 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 microphone. Right Side ON OFF 12 3 4 567 8 1 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to turn the Notebook...
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... electronic eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is used to eject the optical drive tray in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Notebook PC User Manual 19 This indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in case the electronic eject does not work. You...
... electronic eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is used to eject the optical drive tray in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Notebook PC User Manual 19 This indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in case the electronic eject does not work. You...
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.... USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for use memory cards from and write to two meters. Notebook PC User Manual 21 This Notebook PC...
.... USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that can be purchased separately in order to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for use memory cards from and write to two meters. Notebook PC User Manual 21 This Notebook PC...
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... for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait...
... for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait...
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... , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to "Sleep". Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37...
... , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to "Sleep". Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37...
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... User Manual 39 stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display...
... User Manual 39 stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display...
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... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You...
... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is optional...
... your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is optional...
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... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
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.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to...
.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to...
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... replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! D. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem...
... replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! D. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem...
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... Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
... Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
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... your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes...
... your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes...
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... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...
... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...