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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Optical Drive...61 Flash Memory Card Reader 65 Hard Disk Drive 66 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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...
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... use them. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual...
... use them. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual...
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... Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing...
... Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing...
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... mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. You can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. See indicator details...
... mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 17 A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to toggle the keyboard LED ON and OFF. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can manually increase or decrease the brightness or use the instant key to allow easy Windows or web navigation. You can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. See indicator details...
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... (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). This Notebook PC has a built-in a series up to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in highspeed memory card reader...
... (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). This Notebook PC has a built-in a series up to many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in highspeed memory card reader...
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... D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- Notebook PC User Manual 23 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a single cable. 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 a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- Notebook PC User Manual 23 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a single cable. 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 a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... Notebook PC comes in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models...
... Notebook PC comes in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models...
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... electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to eject the optical drive tray in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for opening the...
... electronic eject button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to eject the optical drive tray in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for opening the...
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... Notebook PC. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. 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 part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys...
... Notebook PC. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. 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 part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys...
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... can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be...
... can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be...
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... keyboard light brightness. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Light Up Icon (F4): Increases the keyboard light brightness Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen...
... keyboard light brightness. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Light Up Icon (F4): Increases the keyboard light brightness Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen...
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... an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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 the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled...
... an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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 the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled...
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... area before removing the flash memory card. 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 forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility...
... area before removing the flash memory card. 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 forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility...
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...hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support...
...hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support...
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... access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password...
... access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password...
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... recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
... recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for repair. C. D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for repair. C. D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... 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 the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS...
... 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 the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS...
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...for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
...for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power...