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... the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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...
... the Touchpad 53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Hard Disk Drive 56 Memory (RAM 58 Connections...59 Network Connection 59 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 61 Windows Wireless Network Connection 63 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 65 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...
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The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be...
The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be...
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... instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
... instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
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... information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
... information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
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... products. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from...
... products. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from a fixed object. 4 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from...
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... 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. Left Side 1 2 3 4 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB...
... 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. Left Side 1 2 3 4 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 2 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB...
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... set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Powering...
... set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. When the test is created by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Powering...
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... data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can also use by putting...
... data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can also use by putting...
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... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following...
... the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following...
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...-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad 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. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. LCD/Monitor Icons...
...-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Locking the touchpad 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. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. LCD/Monitor Icons...
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... order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Storage Devices...
... order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Storage Devices...
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... of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
... of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models.
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... hardware and software support may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating...
... hardware and software support may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating...
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... 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
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... to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
... to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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... the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN...
... the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN...
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...;n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo 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 Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1...
...;n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo 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 Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1...
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...HD. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
...HD. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed 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. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed 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. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the 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 complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Using...
... connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the 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 complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Using...