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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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... on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts...
... on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts...
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... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook...
... unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook...
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your...
... reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your...
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... 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 created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. WARNING! When the test is not a problem with any materials that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned...
... 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 created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. WARNING! When the test is not a problem with any materials that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned...
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... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings 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 save as much electricity as if you can define "Sleep...
... use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings 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 save as much electricity as if you can define "Sleep...
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... wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The colored commands can only be accessed...
... wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The colored commands can only be accessed...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 45 This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 45 This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key...
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Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to the access time. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange ON: Battery power is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is...
Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to the access time. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange ON: Battery power is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is...
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... devices. WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory...
... devices. WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory...
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... BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules...
... BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules...
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... on territory) its original working order. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image...
... on territory) its original working order. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this...
... Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this...
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... ASUS website. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS...
... ASUS website. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS...
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.... 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? C. D. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise...
.... 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? C. D. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise...
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... 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. 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. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
... 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. 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. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
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... Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, 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. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, 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. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...