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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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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... Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook...
... Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook...
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... NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
... NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS...
... battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS...
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... eject button for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
... eject button for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... a boot menu with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! If necessary, you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC...
... a boot menu with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! If necessary, you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC...
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... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are turned OFF. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to see this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating...
... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are turned OFF. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to see this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating...
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... a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
... a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
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... "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display...
... "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display...
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... MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
... MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
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... as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
... as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
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... stability and compatibility 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities.
... stability and compatibility 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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...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. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup...
...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. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring...
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... to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. B. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering.
... to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. B. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering.
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... Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. A. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Update the BIOS to solve your system.Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Un-install software applications. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT connect to the Internet...
... Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. A. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Update the BIOS to solve your system.Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Un-install software applications. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT connect to the Internet...
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... [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from...
... [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Aptio Setup Utility - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from...
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... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new...
... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to create a new...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
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... 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. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...
... 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. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...