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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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... this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that 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...
... this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that 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...
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... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives 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 Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives 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 Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
... USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
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..., you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with selections to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program...
..., you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with selections to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program...
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... the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. When you resume your work, your work if any are turned OFF. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life...
... the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. When you resume your work, your work if any are turned OFF. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life...
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... modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this 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. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
... modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this 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. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the 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...
... touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the 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...
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... flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
... flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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 decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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 decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
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... working order. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers...
... working order. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers...
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... Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then cleared. 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. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access...
... Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then cleared. 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. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
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check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is...
check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is...
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Remove additional memory. Check your problem. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Un-install software applications. WARNING! Software Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual It is due to solve your system for viruses. 4. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to the latest version with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. These utilities and BIOS files...
Remove additional memory. Check your problem. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Un-install software applications. WARNING! Software Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual It is due to solve your system for viruses. 4. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to the latest version with your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. These utilities and BIOS files...
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... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 to select and update BIOS...
... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 to select and update BIOS...
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...and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores 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...
...and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores 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...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Follow...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Follow...
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... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC...
... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC...