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... Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage 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...
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Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Vital...
Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Vital...
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... into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
... into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
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... Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in the Windows operating system. See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software...
... Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator details in the Windows operating system. See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software...
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... not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time...
... not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-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 turn the Notebook PC...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-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 turn the Notebook PC...
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... drive tray in Windows™ Computer and select Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 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 various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... drive tray in Windows™ Computer and select Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 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 various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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... memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to use inside the computer. It is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras...
... memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to use inside the computer. It is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras...
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... hard disk was not preloaded with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be seen. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
... hard disk was not preloaded with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be seen. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook...
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... turned OFF. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... turned OFF. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Notebook PC User Manual 39 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
... wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Notebook PC User Manual 39 "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch...
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... built-in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 55 WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT!
... built-in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 55 WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT!
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... that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement 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. The support disc contains all...
... that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement 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. The support disc contains all...
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... Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi...
... Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi...
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Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. 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. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try...
Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. 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. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN...
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... Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect...
... Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect...
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... because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and...
... because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook...