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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory 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 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory 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 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix...
... special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix...
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... display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power...
... display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power...
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... reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is used to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. When the battery pack is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides...
... reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is used to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. When the battery pack is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides...
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... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button 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 place...
... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button 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 place...
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... allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode.
... allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode.
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...'s hardware configuration, which is used to run through a series of a new operating system. If you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of the system. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. When the test is powered...
...'s hardware configuration, which is used to run through a series of a new operating system. If you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of the system. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. When the test is powered...
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... this , RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. By doing this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual
... this , RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. By doing this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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... 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 the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions...
... 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 the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions...
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... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone...
... the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC IMPORTANT! 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...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC IMPORTANT! 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...
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...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 its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities...
...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 its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities...
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... : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If...
... : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If...
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External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. F1: General Help F9: ...
External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. F1: General Help F9: ...
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... password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter...
... password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter...
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... the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot...
... the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot...
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. D. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. D. Hardware Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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... Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive...
... Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive...
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... important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT!
... important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT!
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... select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so...
... select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so...
