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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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... Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives...
... Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives...
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...any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use ... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as...
...any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use ... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as...
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... modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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... light in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by 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 a series...
... light in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by 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 a series...
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... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the...
... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the...
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... test is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST...
... test is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST...
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... in use by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover...
... in use by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover...
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... function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
... function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking...
... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking...
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...light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive...
...light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive...
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...! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write...
...! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write...
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... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! The BIOS...
... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! The BIOS...
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... support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
... support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password...
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... Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
... Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
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... a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering.
... a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering.
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BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Software Problem - Copyright (C) 2010...
BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Software Problem - Copyright (C) 2010...
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... option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
... option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
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... important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�...
... important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�...
