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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
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...! Getting Started Gives you to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Important information that must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
...! Getting Started Gives you to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Important information that must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is installed. Only...
... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is installed. Only...
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.... 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 the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
.... 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 the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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.... Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery...
.... Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery...
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... or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF...
... or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF...
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... of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save your Notebook PC is the same as if you can be found in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is not in RAM while many components are not saved. ACPI power management settings are designed to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
... of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save your Notebook PC is the same as if you can be found in the BIOS Setup. Sleep is not in RAM while many components are not saved. ACPI power management settings are designed to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
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... Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. 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...
... Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. 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...
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...): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 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. You can see 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...
...): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 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. You can see 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...
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...) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange ON: Battery power is activated. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). 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...
...) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange ON: Battery power is activated. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). 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...
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... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook...
... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. 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 63 Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
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... operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support...
... operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support...
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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. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - ...
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. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - ...
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Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer...
Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer...
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... replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware 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. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook...
... replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware 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. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook...
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... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - 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 on the Notebook...
... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - 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 on the Notebook...
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... the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 entire HD with two partitions. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
... the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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 entire HD with two partitions. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...