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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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... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major chapters of importance as being correct. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. Knowing the Parts...
... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major chapters of importance as being correct. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. Knowing the Parts...
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...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT ...
...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT ...
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... by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving...
... by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving...
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... 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 the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... 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 the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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... a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for storing. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in...
... a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be used . WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for storing. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is used in...
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... run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program...
... run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with an operating system. If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program...
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... your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Recover by turning OFF certain components. This function stores your Notebook PC...
... your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual 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. Recover by turning OFF certain components. This function stores your Notebook PC...
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...'s keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary 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 + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
...'s keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary 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 + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual...
... used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual...
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... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is less than 10% (without AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. Orange Blinking: Battery power...
... light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN is less than 10% (without AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. Orange Blinking: Battery power...
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...! 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. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 59...
...! 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. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 59...
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... 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. The actual location 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. WARNING! 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...
... 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. The actual location 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. WARNING! 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...
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... factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The stability and compatibility 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 PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement...
... factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The stability and compatibility 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 PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement...
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... Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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...
... Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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...
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.... 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown...
.... 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown...
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... the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
... the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
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... VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - 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...
... VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - 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...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows...
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... recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions...