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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (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 Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (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 Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation...
... optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation...
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... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions...
... enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions...
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... the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for 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 the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from...
... the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for 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 the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from...
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Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone...
Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone...
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... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25
... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25
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... audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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...'s hardware configuration, which is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
...'s hardware configuration, which is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
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... data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Sleep is not in use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are designed to keep (refresh...
... data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Sleep is not in use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are designed to keep (refresh...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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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... different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system 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. Locking the touchpad...
... different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system 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. Locking the touchpad...
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... loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has...
... loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has...
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... removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM...
... removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM...
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... the original operating system installed 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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot...
... the original operating system installed 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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot...
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...Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. On...
...Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is 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. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. On...
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..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
..." driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
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... will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
... will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
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... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the...
... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the...
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... complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option...
... complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option...
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... [Enter] to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to restore...
... [Enter] to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to restore...
