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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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.... Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you to use them...
.... Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Appendix Introduces you to use them...
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... Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual ...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
... Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual ...Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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... reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers...
... reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers...
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... (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data 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 a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies...
... (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data 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 a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with any materials that is not a problem with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with any materials that is not a problem with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
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... Down" will blink 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. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
... Down" will blink 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. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
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... the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ...
... the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external...
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... area before removing the flash memory card. 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, and PDAs. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without...
... area before removing the flash memory card. 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, and PDAs. 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without...
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... hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook...
... hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook...
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...-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive 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...
...-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive 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...
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... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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...
... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set the password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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...
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... ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation...
... ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation...
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... Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. D. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
... Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. D. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
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... white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your...
... white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your...
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...;��a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type 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. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous...
...;��a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type 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. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous...
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... original working state. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. 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). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... original working state. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. 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). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
... recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...