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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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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... the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! 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 manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. There may be differences...
... the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! 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 manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. There may be differences...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of...work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of...work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... power is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 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 hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock...
... power is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 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 hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock...
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... eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
... eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
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... created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that will be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls...
... created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that will be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls...
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... Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible by turning OFF certain components. Because RAM is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found...
... Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible by turning OFF certain components. Because RAM is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to 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...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to 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...
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... allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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...
... allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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...
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... most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
... most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
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... amount of the 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 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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...
... amount of the 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 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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...
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... offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on...
... offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on...
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... 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type...
... 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type...
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... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still...
... your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still...
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... and the temperature high? 1. B. IMPORTANT! A. D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 C. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Symptom & Solutions: A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether...
... and the temperature high? 1. B. IMPORTANT! A. D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 C. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Symptom & Solutions: A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether...
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... ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Ensure your problem. Software Problem - It is due to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the latest version with your system for viruses. 4. Remove additional memory. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual These utilities and BIOS files can be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. DO NOT connect...
... ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Ensure your problem. Software Problem - It is due to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the latest version with your system for viruses. 4. Remove additional memory. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual These utilities and BIOS files can be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. DO NOT connect...
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... [q] : Exit 5. 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
... [q] : Exit 5. 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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..., drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. About the Recovery Partition...
..., drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you have problems with the recovery process. About the Recovery Partition...
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... for 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"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. 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 or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete creating the recovery DVD...
... for 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"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. 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 or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete creating the recovery DVD...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using the Recovery...