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... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
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... you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the...
... you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the...
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... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
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... (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Right Side HDMI 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot...
... (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Right Side HDMI 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot...
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... a problem with the display. If 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. Before bootup, the 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. 28 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates...
... a problem with the display. If 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. Before bootup, the 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. 28 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates...
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... Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in use by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option...
... Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in use by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option...
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... key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). 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). Notebook PC User Manual 37 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...
... in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 37 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...
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To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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 specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 53 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents...
To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. 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 specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 53 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents...
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... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
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... 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 I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is set , then this only limits access to boot...
... 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 I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is set , then this only limits access to boot...
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Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try restoring your...
Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try restoring your...
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... restoring your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. Hardware Problem - B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... restoring your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. Hardware Problem - B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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.... 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. WARNING! If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to the latest version with your problem. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. DO NOT connect to un-install them in DOS mode. Un-install software applications. Software Problem - Blue screen with white...
.... 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. WARNING! If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to the latest version with your problem. Check your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. DO NOT connect to un-install them in DOS mode. Un-install software applications. Software Problem - Blue screen with white...
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...disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled...
...disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled...
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... PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to recover and click Next. 4. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Press [Enter] to first...
... PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to its original working state. Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to recover and click Next. 4. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Press [Enter] to first...
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...;o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. 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 complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot or enter Setup.
...;o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. 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 complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot or enter Setup.
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... [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter...