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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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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing...
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... or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Safety Precautions The...
... or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Safety Precautions The...
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.... 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
.... 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC...
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.... 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals 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). 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
.... 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals 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). 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
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... case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is ideal that the battery be used . Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a ...number times it is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual...
... case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is ideal that the battery be used . Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a ...number times it is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will display...
... the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will display...
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... can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. In Power Options, you can use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often...
... can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. In Power Options, you can use by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often...
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... 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 suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... 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 suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or 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. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). The power saving modes control...
... power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or 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. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). The power saving modes control...
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...: Battery power is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. When the built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49...
...: Battery power is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. When the built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49...
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...order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
...order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
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... retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous...
... retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous...
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... your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive...
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... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
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.... Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual
.... Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual
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... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. 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...
... selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. 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...
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Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure...
Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure...