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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual...
... models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual...
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... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during...
... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during...
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... spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack is not connected. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive...
... spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack is not connected. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive...
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...24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in microphone. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
...24 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in microphone. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
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..., DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your...
..., DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 35 Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your...
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... a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created...
... a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created...
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... this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. In Power Options, you can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management...
... this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. In Power Options, you can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management...
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... series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations...
... series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations...
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... touchpad 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. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display...
... touchpad 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. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display...
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... also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk...
... also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk...
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... User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware...
... User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware...
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... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center...
... and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center...
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... the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating...
... the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating...
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... ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is a power on password and must be entered to...
... ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is a power on password and must be entered to...
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... again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. 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...
... again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. 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...
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..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all...
..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all...
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...Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
...Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
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..., during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
..., during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
