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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Internal...
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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT...
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.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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. DO NOT ...the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if...
.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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. DO NOT ...the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if...
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... the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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...) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual...
...) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual...
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Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or ...
Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or ...
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... of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... this option.You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in this mode. The power management features are designed to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use the keyboard shortcut...
... this option.You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in this mode. The power management features are designed to save your work , your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use the keyboard shortcut...
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... function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. 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...
... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. 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...
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... / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT...
... / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT...
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... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
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... add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement 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. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional...
... add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement 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. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional...
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...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup...
...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup...
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... MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
... MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your data to an earlier date. 3. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN...
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... recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. 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. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem...
... recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. 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. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem...
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...5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced...
...5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced...
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...to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 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). Press [F9...
...to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 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). Press [F9...
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... drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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...
... drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. 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...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD...