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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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.... Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components...
.... Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components...
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...Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
...Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
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... retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC 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. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically...
... retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC 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. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically...
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Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out...
Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out...
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... (USB 1.1). 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 a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players...
... (USB 1.1). 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 a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players...
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... (POST).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This indicates that controls the POST is finished, you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
... (POST).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This indicates that controls the POST is finished, you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
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... the lock icon to Sleep. 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 -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
... the lock icon to Sleep. 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 -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations...
... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations...
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...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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 + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select...
...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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 + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications...
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... cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an...
... cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an...
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... 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. To clear the password: 1. To set . On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New...
... 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. To clear the password: 1. To set . On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New...
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...] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will...
...] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will...
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... 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. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... 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. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If not the case, try restoring your...
.... 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If not the case, try restoring your...
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... . 4. 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. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring...
... . 4. 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. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring...
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... must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K45 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
... must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K45 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
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... of 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start...
... of 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start...
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.../DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. 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.Ensure to restore...
.../DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. 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.Ensure to restore...
