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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components...
... Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components...
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... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem...
... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem...
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... information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
... information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
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... any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices...
... any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices...
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... on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power...
... on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power...
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... on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If 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 correctly...
... on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If 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 correctly...
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... like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption...
... like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
... in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
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... memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader...
... memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader...
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... your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
... your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
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...;t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC...
...;t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC...
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External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. If you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface ...
External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. If you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface ...
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... User Password. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Click Set...
... User Password. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Click Set...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to...
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... backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; B. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. D. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
... backup all your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; B. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. D. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
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... 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - 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. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
... 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - 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. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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.... Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your...
.... Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your...
