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... 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 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... 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 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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...: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing...
...: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem ... a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem ... a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions...
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... and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion...
... and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, 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 not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is...
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... number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
... number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be purchased from an authorized dealer for use with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
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... installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled...
... installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled...
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... in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you want to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. When you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn...
... in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you want to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. When you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn...
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... fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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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... blue independently. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This...
... blue independently. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This...
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... AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in wireless LAN is accessing...
... AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is enabled, this indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in wireless LAN is accessing...
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... various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
... various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
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... memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of memory...
... memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of memory...
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... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image 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 provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc...
... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image 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 provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc...
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... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. A. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. A. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
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... another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might...
... another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might...
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... New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
... New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
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... create the Recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting...
... create the Recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting...
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... so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
