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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC...
Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC...
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... NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if...
... NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if...
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... User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS...
... User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS...
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
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... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is created by using the hot keys. 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 the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with the display...
... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is created by using the hot keys. 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 the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with the display...
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... display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can be found in the BIOS Setup. Sleep...
... display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can be found in the BIOS Setup. Sleep...
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... model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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...
... model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. 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...
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... moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. Notebook PC User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed Speaker...
... moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. Notebook PC User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed Speaker...
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... device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Off: Battery power is activated. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function...
... device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Off: Battery power is activated. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function...
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... loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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 convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning...
... loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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 convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning...
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... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Disconnect all the connected peripherals...
... of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Disconnect all the connected peripherals...
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... compatibility of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the Notebook PC's components and...
... compatibility of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the Notebook PC's components and...
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Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If...
Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If...
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... for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the...
... for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the...
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for repair. C. D. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - A. Problem...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for repair. C. D. 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Adapter problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - A. Problem...
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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. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K54...
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. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K54...
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Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the...
Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD...
