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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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... warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to...
... warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT...
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... an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 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 not connected. Battery time...
... an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 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 not connected. Battery time...
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... discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive...
... discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive...
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... you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is powered ON with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
... you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is powered ON with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press...
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... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are not saved. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are not saved. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
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... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... 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). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows...
... 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). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows...
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... utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook...
... utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook...
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... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! 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.
... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! 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.
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement 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. A recovery disc is in...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement 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. A recovery disc is in...
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... 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 . Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
... 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 . Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
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..., HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook...
..., HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook...
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..., remove the additional memory, and power ON to protect yourself from the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Software Problem - Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to incompatible memory. 2. Remove additional memory. Check your problem. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS...
..., remove the additional memory, and power ON to protect yourself from the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Software Problem - Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to incompatible memory. 2. Remove additional memory. Check your problem. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS...
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... 2.01.1204. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
... 2.01.1204. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
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...) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Select a partition option and click Next. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition...
...) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Select a partition option and click Next. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition...
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... with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
... with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
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... restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
