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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
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... this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
... this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
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... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place...
... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook...
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... model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button...
... model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button...
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... (STR). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is not in use the keyboard shortcut...
... (STR). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is not in use the keyboard shortcut...
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... function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings...
... function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings...
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... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to...
... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to...
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..., use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or...
..., use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
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... of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities.
... of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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...-type to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual...
...-type to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
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... viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. C. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. visit a local service center for repair. Adapter problem; Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. C. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. visit a local service center for repair. Adapter problem; Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... downloaded from viruses. Software Problem - It is due to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to incompatible memory. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If additional memory was installed...
... downloaded from viruses. Software Problem - It is due to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to incompatible memory. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If additional memory was installed...
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...;��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 on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100...
...;��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 on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100...
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... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to its original working state. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to its original working state. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system...
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... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC...
... writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual...
... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual...