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... Devices 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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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... differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you...
... differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you...
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... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble...
... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble...
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... battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
... battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
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Notebook PC User Manual Right Side Intel Series 12 3 AMD Series 4 56 7 1 2 3 20 12 3 4 56 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on a single...
Notebook PC User Manual Right Side Intel Series 12 3 AMD Series 4 56 7 1 2 3 20 12 3 4 56 7 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on a single...
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USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV...
USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV...
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... Self Test (POST).The software that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. This indicates that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least...
... Self Test (POST).The software that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. This indicates that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least...
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... in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
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... is LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. 42 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
... is LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. 42 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
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... a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 60 Notebook PC User Manual This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
... a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 60 Notebook PC User Manual This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
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... original operating system 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 original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
... original operating system 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 original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
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... the password and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to Setup and is set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
... the password and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to Setup and is set . Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
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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. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select ...
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. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select ...
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... boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set up the user password. 4. Re-type to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User...
... boot order. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set up the user password. 4. Re-type to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User...
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Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center...
Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center...
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... replacement. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering...
... replacement. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering...
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... 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. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Locate the latest BIOS file and start 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: K45 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New...
... 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. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Locate the latest BIOS file and start 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: K45 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New...
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... setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to create the Recovery DVD. 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 creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. From Start Menu...
... setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to create the Recovery DVD. 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 creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. From Start Menu...
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... recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to back up all your hard drive.Ensure to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD...
... recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to start to back up all your hard drive.Ensure to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD...
