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... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD...
... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD...
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... must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information...
... must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information...
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... during a gas leak. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together...
... during a gas leak. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together...
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... memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on a single cable. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in sites or hubs. 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 additional plug-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). USB supports hot...
... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on a single cable. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in sites or hubs. 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 additional plug-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). USB supports hot...
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Power supplied through this jack. See USB Port for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using shielded cables and...
Power supplied through this jack. See USB Port for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using shielded cables and...
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... Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is not connected. Rear Side 1 23 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is not connected. Rear Side 1 23 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... installation of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will be seen. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using...
... installation of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will be seen. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using...
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Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR...
Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR...
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... High Color in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC User Manual 37 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up...
... High Color in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC User Manual 37 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up...
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... models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 38 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between various power saving modes. Applying or removing the power adapter will...
... models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 38 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between various power saving modes. Applying or removing the power adapter will...
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...! Notebook PC User Manual 53 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data 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. 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...
...! Notebook PC User Manual 53 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data 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. 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...
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... 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 its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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 if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities...
... 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 its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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 if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities...
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... is set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter...
... is set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter...
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... for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read...
... for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read...
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... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
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... downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Software Problem - Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Unknown Reason - Un-install software applications. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual CAUTION! ASUS bundled software When I power...
... downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Software Problem - Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Unknown Reason - Un-install software applications. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual CAUTION! ASUS bundled software When I power...
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... Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
... Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
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... setting up Windows 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 to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option...
... setting up Windows 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 to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option...
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... the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.