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... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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-16 Blu-ray ROM...
... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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-16 Blu-ray ROM...
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... this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you to optional...
... this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you to optional...
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... warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT...
... warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT...
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... specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized 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. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
... specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized 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. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12...
... details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12...
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.... 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to allow viewing on a single cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
.... 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to allow viewing on a single cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 7 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is...
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... audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... audio and/or video monitor, such as additional plug-in a series up to allow viewing on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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... cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power...
... cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any materials that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power...
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... BIOS Setup. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. This function...
... BIOS Setup. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. This function...
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... Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain...
... Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain...
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...): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons 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. Notebook PC User Manual 45 You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will...
...): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons 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. Notebook PC User Manual 45 You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will...
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... data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory.
... compatibility and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory.
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.... A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for...
.... A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for...
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... password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set . Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set . Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To clear the password: 1. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If not the case...
... Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If not the case...
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... using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! You will see taskbar), close them . 4. 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. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - The problem...
... using the recovery partition or disc. IMPORTANT! You will see taskbar), close them . 4. 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. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - The problem...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type 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 PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD ...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type 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 PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD ...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... OK to start to confirm the system recovery. 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 your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart...
... OK to start to confirm the system recovery. 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 your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart...