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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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... using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely...
... using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely...
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... remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing...
... remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing...
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... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to...
... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to...
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... or hubs. USB allows many devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the supplied power adapter.
... or hubs. USB allows many devices to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure not to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in use the supplied power adapter.
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..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models / 2.0) 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single cable.
..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models / 2.0) 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single cable.
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... turning OFF your available drives. This record is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 31 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
... turning OFF your available drives. This record is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 31 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
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... turned OFF. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
... turned OFF. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or...
Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or...
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... modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
... modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
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... the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly 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. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
... the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly 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. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
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... the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive...
... the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive...
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... BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
... BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
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... [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password...
... [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password...
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... boot order. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be asked for when entering Setup. To set up the user password. 4. Re-type to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set...
... boot order. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be asked for when entering Setup. To set up the user password. 4. Re-type to enter the correct passwords. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set...
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Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the...
Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the...
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - You must backup...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - You must backup...
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... Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static...
... Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window...
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... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the...
... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the...