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Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 Using USB Charger+ on Battery Mode 57 Instant On...59 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...
Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45 Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 Using USB Charger+ on Battery Mode 57 Instant On...59 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...
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... damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding...
... damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding...
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... or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 Headphone Output This jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to -RAM (Sleep) mode. It transmits all -digital 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...
... or requirements. 18 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. 2 Headphone Output This jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to -RAM (Sleep) mode. It transmits all -digital 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...
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... body Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... body Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. 6 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual If there is any case, the battery's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the battery be recharged.The battery's useful life will shorten the life of the battery. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used. A fully charged will...
... impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 Notebook PC User Manual If there is any case, the battery's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery must also take into account that the battery be recharged.The battery's useful life will shorten the life of the battery. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used. A fully charged will...
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... you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Powering...
... you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Powering...
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... or adjustable power saving features that you can use to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep is not in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use the keyboard shortcut...
... or adjustable power saving features that you can use to keep (refresh) the data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep is not in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 31 This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use the keyboard shortcut...
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... power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
... power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
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... speaker volume (only in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in Windows OS) fn+A (on selected models): Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode...
... speaker volume (only in this function is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED (disabled). fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in Windows OS) fn+A (on selected models): Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode...
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... of the keyboard letters to the access time. a,b,c). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the lower case form (e.g. Notebook PC User Manual When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is OFF, the typed letters will be in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized...
... of the keyboard letters to the access time. a,b,c). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the lower case form (e.g. Notebook PC User Manual When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is OFF, the typed letters will be in wireless LAN.This indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized...
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..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
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... to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system...
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... Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery drive.
... quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery drive.
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... "Network Adapter" item. Battery problem; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - Able to decrease system load. 3. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system us- check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement.
... "Network Adapter" item. Battery problem; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - Able to decrease system load. 3. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system us- check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement.
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... compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to the Internet before recovering. Reinstall the latest...
... compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to the Internet before recovering. Reinstall the latest...
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...Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Connect your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on Lid Open [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support ASUS USB Charge+ in your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Connect your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode Trusted Computing SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes all partitions from...
... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes all partitions from...
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.... This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to recover your external optical drive To use the AI Recovery Burner: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Contents after recovery may vary by region or country. Actual SSD storage size varies with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40...
.... This option deletes all partitions from the following AI Recovery options: • Backup to recover your external optical drive To use the AI Recovery Burner: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD/BD or the ISO backup files. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Contents after recovery may vary by region or country. Actual SSD storage size varies with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40...
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... the system recovery. 5. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
... the system recovery. 5. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
