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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 guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Notes for completing tasks. Vital information that must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC...
... this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Notes for completing tasks. Vital information that must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC...
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...NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the body to ...remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
...NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the body to ...remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is installed.
... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is installed.
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.../sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
.../sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
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... of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check...
... of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check...
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... see this option.You can also use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. In Power Options, you...
... see this option.You can also use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. In Power Options, you...
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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 -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models...
... 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 -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models...
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... Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode...
... Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode...
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... change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices...
... change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices...
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Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. 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 WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility...
Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. 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 WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility...
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... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates...
... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates...
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... Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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...
... Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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...
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... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. 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. Unknown Reason - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. If problem still persists...
... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. 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. Unknown Reason - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. If problem still persists...
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..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to detect them to decrease system load. 3. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. It is due to solve your system.Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
... incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. It is due to solve your system.Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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...FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem -
...FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem -
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... Notebook PC's software to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to create a new system partition as network settings). Recover Windows to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy 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 (such as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook...
... Notebook PC's software to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to create a new system partition as network settings). Recover Windows to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy 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 (such as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook...
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... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC...
... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC...
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... start to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot...
... start to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot...
