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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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... safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using...
... safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using...
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... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... User Manual 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove...
... User Manual 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 secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove...
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... (RW) capabilities. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for 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. Right Side...
... (RW) capabilities. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for 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. Right Side...
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... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of...
... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 25 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of...
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... 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. Notebook PC User Manual 27 It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports...
... 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. Notebook PC User Manual 27 It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports...
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... of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was...
... of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was...
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... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as if you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is the same as if you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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...-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the 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. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup...
...-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the 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. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup...
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...-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used...
...-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used...
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... MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only...
... MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only...
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... actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
... actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
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... as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and...
... as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and...
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...only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY...
...only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY...
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.... Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. 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...
.... Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. 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...
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... recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. D. IMPORTANT! You will see taskbar), close them . 4. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. B. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
... recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. D. IMPORTANT! You will see taskbar), close them . 4. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. B. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11...
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Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the...
Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the...
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... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
... your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
