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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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...
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... the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
... the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. 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 foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
... part of the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. 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 foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. visual interface that supports visual devices with VGA, DVI, or HDMI.Thunderbolt is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 2 USB Port (3.0) 3 Mini DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt Port (varies by model) This...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. visual interface that supports visual devices with VGA, DVI, or HDMI.Thunderbolt is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 2 USB Port (3.0) 3 Mini DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt Port (varies by model) This...
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Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is...
Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is...
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... option. 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 be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to -Disk...
... option. 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 be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to -Disk...
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... modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 f1 f2 fn f3 Keyf4boarf5d Ligfh6 t Dof7wn Icf8 on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. fn f1 "ZZf2" Iconf3 (F1)f4: Placef5 s thef6 Notef7bookf8 PC inf9 suspf10 end mode f11 f12 (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator...
... modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 f1 f2 fn f3 Keyf4boarf5d Ligfh6 t Dof7wn Icf8 on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. fn f1 "ZZf2" Iconf3 (F1)f4: Placef5 s thef6 Notef7bookf8 PC inf9 suspf10 end mode f11 f12 (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator...
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... LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual fn Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. 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...
... LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual fn Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. 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...
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...! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur...
...! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur...
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If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the territory.The levels...
If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the territory.The levels...
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... 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New...
... 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New...
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...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. You will have to boot or enter Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be entered to set Master Password before setting the User Password. If ONLY...
...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. You will have to boot or enter Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be entered to set Master Password before setting the User Password. If ONLY...
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.... A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering...
.... A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering...
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... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc...
... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc...
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... Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
... Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
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... have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter BIOS setup. 2. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities.
... have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter BIOS setup. 2. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities.
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...DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to Lock. Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive...
...DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to Lock. Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Follow the previous section to your hard drive. The secondary hard disk drive is only available 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. Ensure to connect the power adapter to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Restoring...
... recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Follow the previous section to your hard drive. The secondary hard disk drive is only available 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. Ensure to connect the power adapter to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Restoring...
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... Setup Utility - Creating a RAID Set RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this : 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
... Setup Utility - Creating a RAID Set RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this : 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Acceleration Options 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 Creating the RAID volume 1. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The utility supports maximum two hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS...
... the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Acceleration Options 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 Creating the RAID volume 1. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The utility supports maximum two hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS...