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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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 selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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 selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
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... safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
... safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
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... short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring...
... performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 12 3 4 5 67 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 12 3 4 5 67 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If you to run through a series of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If you to run through a series of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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... components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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...
... -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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...
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..., green, and blue independently. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from...
..., green, and blue independently. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from...
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..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader...
..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader...
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... and compatibility of 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even...
... and compatibility of 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even...
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...& Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Aptio Setup Utility - A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option...
...& Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Aptio Setup Utility - A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option...
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...Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. You will have Administrator rights. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in...
...Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. You will have Administrator rights. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set , then this only limits access to enter the correct passwords. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set , then this only limits access to enter the correct passwords. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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... assistance. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to...
... assistance. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to...
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... some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. C. B. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; A.
... some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. C. B. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; A.
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... New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
... New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
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... creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for when entering Setup. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User...
... creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for when entering Setup. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User...
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... a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to LOCKED. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual 3. Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to create the Recovery DVD. Press [F10] to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Aptio Setup Utility -
... a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to LOCKED. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Notebook PC. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual 3. Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to create the Recovery DVD. Press [F10] to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery...