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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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Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and...
Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and...
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DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do...
DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do...
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... spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. The BIOS automatically...
... spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. The BIOS automatically...
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... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up 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 different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up 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 different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
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... operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook...
... operation or damage to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to the Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook...
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... you to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. WARNING! This indicates that the hard disk is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST...
... you to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. WARNING! This indicates that the hard disk is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST...
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... Suspend-toRAM (STR). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your Notebook PC is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications...
... Suspend-toRAM (STR). Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your Notebook PC is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications...
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... -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual 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 on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual 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 on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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...
... on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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...
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... (Sleep) mode. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator...
... (Sleep) mode. Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator...
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... / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 59 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! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must...
... / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 59 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! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must...
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... 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. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... 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. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
... to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
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... the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Type...
... the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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. Type...
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... exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. 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 again. 3. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an...
... exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. 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 again. 3. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an...
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... location before recovering. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
... location before recovering. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
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... 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults...
... 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled...
Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled...