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... Caring for the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
... Caring for the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
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The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the...
The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the...
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... heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong... remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use...
... heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong... remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use...
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... software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use the fingerprint scanner for both hands. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator...
... software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 8 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use the fingerprint scanner for both hands. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual See indicator...
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... remove the battery pack. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 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 memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The BIOS...
... remove the battery pack. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 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 memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The BIOS...
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...-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Right Side HDMI 12 3 45 6 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3...
...-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Right Side HDMI 12 3 45 6 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3...
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...-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). The built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection...
...-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). The built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection...
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... Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Power menu in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink...
... Power menu in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
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... light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
... light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
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...! HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual...
...! HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 2 1 WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all the connected...
... Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 2 1 WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all the connected...
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... functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is optional...
... functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is optional...
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... screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set...
... screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set...
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... Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service...
... Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service...
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Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. 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...
Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. 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...
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... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U36SD Version: 103 Build Date: Sep 16 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
... 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U36SD Version: 103 Build Date: Sep 16 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive...
... updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring...