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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
... 44 Caring for the Touchpad 47 Memory Card Reader 48 Network Connections 49 Wired Network Connections 49 Wireless Network Connections 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 55 Instant On...57
Appendix Optional Accessories A-2
Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3
System BIOS Settings A-4 Troubleshooting A-10 Recovery options for your Notebook PC A-15...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
... PC's built-in fingerprint scanners uses a security software that allows you to use your fingerprint as an identification key.
Touchpad
The touchpad is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
... keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [esc] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned on.This is part of...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
...requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Windows > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... sectors" for more effective scan and...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
... can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.
Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
... mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) on or off with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
Sun Down...
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Drive Activity Indicator
Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time.
Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator
This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
... and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
Pointer Movement
Right Click
Left Click
DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
... mode and Infrastructure mode The built-in WLAN in this Notebook PC is also a client adapter that allows you to use the Ad-hoc and Infrastructure modes when connecting to a network.
All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters to use these modes.
Turn on the WLAN function of your Notebook PC before using the...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
... connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable.
USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary.
USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
...2. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM
[Disabled] [Disabled]
Sets the system boot order
Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2
[P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P2: MATSHITADVD-RA...]
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
... latest version and try again. • If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and
try again. • If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and
ask an engineer for assistance. The system cannot wake up from sleep or hibernate mode. • Remove upgraded parts such as RAM, hard disk drive (HDD...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
... memory. • Remove software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with your system.Try to delete them in Windows Safe Mode. • Check your system for viruses. • Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
You must back up all your data to another location before doing the recovery process.
Install an anti-virus software to protect the system from viruses.
Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.
• If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance.
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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
... exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive.
2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC.
3. From the BIOS Setup program, click Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press [Enter].
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
... disk drive where you can restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities to their original factory settings.To use this option:
1. Press [f9] during bootup. 2. In the Windows Boot Manager, the system automatically loads
the files for recovery. You can also use the up/down arrow keys to select Windows 7 or Windows Setup [EMS Enabled], then press [enter]. 3. Read the ASUS...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
... drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
... the recovery process.
WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable.
Ensure to connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may cause recovery failure.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
..., including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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