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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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... notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are...
... notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are...
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... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing...enter the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery...
... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing...enter the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery...
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... authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 (2.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to...
... authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 (2.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to...
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... (USB 2.0). Power supplied through this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the...
... (USB 2.0). Power supplied through this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the...
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.... 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) 7 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) USB Charger+ (on a single cable. The built-in microphone. Using this feature for connection to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
.... 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) 7 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) USB Charger+ (on a single cable. The built-in microphone. Using this feature for connection to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
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... of a new operating system. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
... of a new operating system. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
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... the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Sleep is...
... the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Sleep is...
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... power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin...
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...! Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
...! Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your dealer...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your dealer...
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.... Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field...
.... Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field...
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... boot order. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual If ONLY the user's password is set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type...
... boot order. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual If ONLY the user's password is set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type...
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You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - System...
You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - System...
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... by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; A. Mechanical Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You...
... by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; A. Mechanical Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You...
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.... 4. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Software Problem - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Un-install software applications. WARNING...
.... 4. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Software Problem - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Un-install software applications. WARNING...
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... 2.01.1204. ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K95 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform...
... 2.01.1204. ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K95 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
... the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
