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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 USB Charger+...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...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 USB Charger+...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...
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... the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts...
... the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts...
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... electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT...
... electrical fields. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT...
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... automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Notebook PC User Manual...
... automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this jack automatically disables the...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this jack automatically disables the...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with an operating system...
... may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is installed as a carrying bag. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with an operating system...
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... OFF in this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. 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 mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sleep is the...
... OFF in this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. 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 mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sleep is the...
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... display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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. 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 (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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. 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 (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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 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...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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 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...
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... data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
... data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such...
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... your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system...
... your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system...
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... disks. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens...
... disks. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens...
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... a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set User Password Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master...
... a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set User Password Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master...
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... an interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled.
... an interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled.
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... to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Create New Password Set the system boot order. ***Advanced to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Click Set User Password and repeat...
... to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Create New Password Set the system boot order. ***Advanced to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Click Set User Password and repeat...
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Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not...
Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not...
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... for assistance. Battery problem; A. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual D. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. please check...
... for assistance. Battery problem; A. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual D. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. please check...
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.... 4. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N56 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing...
.... 4. Software Problem - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N56 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing...
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... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
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... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook...
... connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook...
