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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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... that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital...
... that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital...
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... electrical fields. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas...
... electrical fields. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas...
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... by the specifications for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
... by the specifications for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
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... marketing specifications for opening the tray. 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 This indicator will light 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 may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... marketing specifications for opening the tray. 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 This indicator will light 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 may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual When...
... you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual When...
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... Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function...
... Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with...
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... key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC...
... key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC...
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... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Storage Devices Storage devices...
... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Storage Devices Storage devices...
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... compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
... compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the Notebook PC's components and features 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. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the Notebook PC's components and features 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. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of...
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... [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. 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 : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User...
... [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. 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 : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User...
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... quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
... quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
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... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. B. 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. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
... power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. B. 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. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
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... Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. Check your problem. Software Problem - A. It is due to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory. 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. Update the BIOS to solve your system for viruses. 4. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING! Blue screen...
... Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. Check your problem. Software Problem - A. It is due to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory. 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. Update the BIOS to solve your system for viruses. 4. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING! Blue screen...
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... Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
... Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power...
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...Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...
...Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates...
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... be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive.
... be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive.