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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
... 52 Disabling the touchpad automatically 53 Storage Devices 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 54 Optical Drive ...55 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 USB Charger+...70
Appendix Optional Accessories A-2
Optional...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
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palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are
provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating
system.
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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 18
... performance by decreasing hard disk access.
The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in
the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the
POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or
software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory
is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for
information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
... by the optical disk drive. This indicator
will light in proportion to the data size transferred.
3
Optical Drive Electronic Eject
The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for
opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray
through any software player or by right clicking the optical
drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject.
4
Optical Drive Emergency Eject...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
... 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 31
...drive 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 Start > 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...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
... 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 38
... depending on sleep
button setting in power management setup).
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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.
f1
f2...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
... key toggles power
savings between various power saving modes. The power
saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC
to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying
or removing the power adapter will automatically switch
the system between AC mode and battery mode.You
can see the current mode through the on-screen display
(OSD).
Microsoft Windows Keys...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
... indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. 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 activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
...-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory.
The actual location of the memory differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
Connections
The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.
Network Connection
Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
... 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 77
... latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and
try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and
ask an engineer for assistance.
Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation.
1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
... to incompatible memory.
2. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with your system.Try to un-install them in Windows Safe Mode.
3. Check your system for viruses. 4. 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 website...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
... to another location before recovering.
CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses.
Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.
6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
Software Problem - BIOS
Updating the BIOS.
1. Please verify the Notebook PC's 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown.
...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
.... Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
..."C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
Using Recovery DVD (on selected models)
Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window
desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start
to start creating the...
User Guide for English Edition - Page 6
... system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8:
Processor
1GHz or faster
RAM
1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
Graphics card
Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps
1366 x 768 for Snap feature
NOTE: For updates on these system requirements...