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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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... use them. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. 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 manual. Knowing the Parts...
... use them. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. 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 manual. Knowing the Parts...
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...: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described...
...: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described...
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... on memory upgrades for 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 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... on memory upgrades for 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 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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... 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 proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
... 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 proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual
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... retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be used . Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times...
... retailer for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be used . Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times...
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... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This indicates that the hard disk is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This indicates that the hard disk is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
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The power management features are designed to save your work , your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Recover by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save as much electricity...
The power management features are designed to save your work , your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Recover by turning OFF certain components. In Power Options, you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to save as much electricity...
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...-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun...
...-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between various power saving modes. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application...
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... Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to the access time. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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..., use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
..., use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
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Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to...
Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to...
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... BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software...
... BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software...
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...;t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the...
...;t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. 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. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the...
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... - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. If the 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. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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... another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. 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. IMPORTANT! D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
... another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. 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. IMPORTANT! D. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager...
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... 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 Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. F1: General...
... 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 Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. F1: General...
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... click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable...
Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable...
