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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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... User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started...
... User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started...
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... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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 use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do...
... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 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 use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do...
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... information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and...
... information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and...
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... indicator will light in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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 the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening...
... indicator will light in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes 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 the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening...
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... the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for this Notebook PC. Only use with this range will depend on the number times it is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. To remove the battery...
... the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for this Notebook PC. Only use with this range will depend on the number times it is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. To remove the battery...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC...
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Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to save your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the...
Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to save your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting 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...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting 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...
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... volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode...
... volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode...
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... AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 When the built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Off: Battery power is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
... AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 When the built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Off: Battery power is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
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... on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
... on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
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... reliability. WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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. 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...
... reliability. WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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. 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...
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... original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support...
... original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support...
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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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. Password is then 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. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field...
... 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. Password is then cleared. Password is then 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. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field...
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... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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...]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem...
...]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start...
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... [Enter] to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will...
... [Enter] to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will...