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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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... differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives...
... differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives...
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... all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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 extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook...
... all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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 extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook...
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... on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 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 used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment...
... on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 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 used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment...
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... optical disk drive. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... optical disk drive. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... life of the battery. Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 33 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. Only use with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also...
... life of the battery. Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 33 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. Only use with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also...
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... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called...
... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be correct when you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called...
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... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. 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 Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you want to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. 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 Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you want to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution 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). The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution 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). The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
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... see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you...
... see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you...
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... Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator...
... Notebook PC is turned OFF or in wireless LAN. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator...
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... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! 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 compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards...
... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! IMPORTANT! 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 compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards...
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... hard disk access. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
... hard disk access. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
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If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The...
If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The...
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... : 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Create New Password...
... : 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Leave the Create New Password...
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... installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey...
... installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey...
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... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. D. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. D. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
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... BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem...
... BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem...
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...to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
...to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... to start to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply...
... to start to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply...