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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
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... safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to use them. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
... safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to use them. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
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... shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical...
... shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical...
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... be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only...
... be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Only...
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... marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to...
... marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to...
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... service center. If there is higher than the outside temperature. Only use with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be used . But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 To remove...
... service center. If there is higher than the outside temperature. Only use with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be used . But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual 33 To remove...
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... a problem with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is powered ON...
... a problem with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is powered ON...
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... also allow full operation on demand. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
... also allow full operation on demand. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
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...suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. The...
...suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. The...
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... built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons 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. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 This...
... built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons 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. Applying or removing the power adapter will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 This...
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...-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange ON: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such...
...-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Orange Blinking: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Orange ON: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such...
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... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC...
... Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 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.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Memory (RAM...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 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.) (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Memory (RAM...
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... a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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...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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
...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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
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... problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs...
... problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs...
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... for replacement. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for assistance. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering...
... for replacement. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for assistance. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen...
... BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to entire HD with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to entire HD with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual...