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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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.... 5. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual 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 guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. The following are used throughout this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional...
.... 5. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual 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 guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. The following are used throughout this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional...
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...work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT operate ...enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing...
...work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT operate ...enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing...
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... Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is installed. The BIOS...
... Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is installed. The BIOS...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being...
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..., turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery...
..., turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC. But in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery...
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... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If you need...
... a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If you need...
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..." will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can also use by pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are...
..." will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can also use by pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are...
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... Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display...
... Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display...
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... 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
... 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
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... wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Orange ON: 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 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
... wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Orange ON: 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 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
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... storage devices. 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 is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or...
... storage devices. 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 is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or...
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... BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
... BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
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... functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the original operating system installed on the hard drive...
... functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the original operating system installed on the hard drive...
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If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. 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. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204...
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. 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. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204...
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... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
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.... 2. Adapter problem; D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc...
.... 2. Adapter problem; D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc...
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...; 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 : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
...; 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 : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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...
... for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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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... recovery. 5. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery...
... recovery. 5. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery...