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... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...72 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...
... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...72 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...
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... This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation...
... This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation...
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... contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions... top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
... contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions... top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect Combo the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect Combo the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB...
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... external display. 5 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. Notebook PC User Manual 23 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug- USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that helps charge the connected USB device even...
... external display. 5 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. Notebook PC User Manual 23 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug- USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that helps charge the connected USB device even...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of...
... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of...
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...) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and...
...) the data. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and...
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...-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen...
...-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen...
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...-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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. LCD/Monitor...
...-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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. LCD/Monitor...
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... the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated when lighted. a,b,c). 44 Notebook PC User Manual Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). When the capital lock light is only applicable on models...
... the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated when lighted. a,b,c). 44 Notebook PC User Manual Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). When the capital lock light is only applicable on models...
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Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification...
Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification...
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... User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order 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...
... User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order 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...
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... the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
... the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
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...USB device will be disabled. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - If you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User...
...USB device will be disabled. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - If you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User...
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... Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown...
... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown...
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... location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
... location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
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... model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
... model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
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... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert...
... on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert...
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.../DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery...
.../DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery...
