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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 56 Storage Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 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...
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... information. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT!
... information. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT!
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... precautions and instructions. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... precautions and instructions. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. When the test is created by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag...
... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. When the test is created by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag...
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... LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 By doing this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive...
... LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 By doing this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive...
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... on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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. f1 fn f2 Radf3 io Tof4 werf5(F2):f6 Wiref7less fM8 odef9ls Onf10 ly: Tof11 gglef12s the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
... on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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. f1 fn f2 Radf3 io Tof4 werf5(F2):f6 Wiref7less fM8 odef9ls Onf10 ly: Tof11 gglef12s the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
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... (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings 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...
... (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. fn Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings 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...
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... flash memory card specifications. 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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 memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
... flash memory card specifications. 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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 memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
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... part of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 its customers the choice of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working...
... part of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 its customers the choice of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working...
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... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. The Administrator Password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be asked to enter the User Password...
... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. The Administrator Password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be asked to enter the User Password...
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...device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader Unlock Lock [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup...
...device will be disabled. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader Unlock Lock [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup...
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...: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is set up the user password. 4. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. 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.
...: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is set up the user password. 4. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. 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.
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... Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
... Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for assistance. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and...
... above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for assistance. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and...
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...;n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Software Problem - Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
...;n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Software Problem - Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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... creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 In Setup, the User will have to Setup and is set , then this only limits access to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for when entering Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with recovery DVD...
... creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 In Setup, the User will have to Setup and is set , then this only limits access to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for when entering Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Aptio Setup Utility - Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with recovery DVD...
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... Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to complete creating the recovery DVD. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
... Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to complete creating the recovery DVD. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
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... performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...
... performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...
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... Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual Pres [F2] to [RAID Mode]. 4. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. Set the SATA Mode item to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. The new drive must enable the RAID function in battery mode...
... Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual Pres [F2] to [RAID Mode]. 4. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. Set the SATA Mode item to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. The new drive must enable the RAID function in battery mode...
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... Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. The utility supports maximum two hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Option ROM - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS...
... Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. The utility supports maximum two hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Option ROM - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 v10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS...
