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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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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.... Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is installed...
... configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is installed...
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... models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual...
... models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual...
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Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to...
Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to...
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... Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is installed as a carrying bag. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys.
... Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is installed as a carrying bag. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys.
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... blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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 be OFF in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
... blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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 be OFF in this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
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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 sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
... key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
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... 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). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor...
... 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). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor...
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... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware...
... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware...
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... enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order...
... enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order...
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... (enter BIOS or OS). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will be entered to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Type in...
... (enter BIOS or OS). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will be entered to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Type in...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
...Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. You will have to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to enter the correct passwords. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual If ONLY the user's password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be...
... Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. You will have to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to enter the correct passwords. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual If ONLY the user's password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be...
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... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - A. Unknown Reason - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If not...
... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - A. Unknown Reason - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If not...
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... cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - B. IMPORTANT! A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup...
... cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - B. IMPORTANT! A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup...
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... Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
... Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
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... instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the...