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... 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... used throughout this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. 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. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started...
... used throughout this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. 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. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started...
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... increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or ... DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
... increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or ... DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
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... 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 used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
... 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 used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 microphone. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables...
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 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 microphone. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15.6" model 4 56 12 3 4 56 7 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables...
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... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 25 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... enhancements or requirements. 5 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. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with...
... enhancements or requirements. 5 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. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with...
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... presented with a boot menu with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the...
... presented with a boot menu with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the...
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... Down" will blink in this option.You can be found in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are not saved. 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...
... Down" will blink in this option.You can be found in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are not saved. 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...
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... hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
... hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
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... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. 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.
... the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. 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.
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... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification...
... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification...
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... by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects...
... by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects...
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... the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American...
... Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If not the case, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not...
... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - If not the case, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not...
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.... IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
.... IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
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... the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS...
... the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS...
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Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery ...
Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery ...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD...