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... Devices 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Vital information...
... shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Vital information...
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... drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong...
... drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong...
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... service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules...
... service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules...
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... disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Using this feature for video...
... disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Using this feature for video...
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... audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on a single cable...
... audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on a single cable...
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... controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. If you need to boot...
... controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the system. If you need to boot...
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... the hard disk drive. By doing this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sleep is...
... the hard disk drive. By doing this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sleep is...
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... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
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... allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
... allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
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... faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
... faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual
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... 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 the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
... 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 the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
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... Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. If you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility...
... Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. If you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility...
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... limits access to Setup and is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be asked to boot or enter Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter user password first...
... limits access to Setup and is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be asked to boot or enter Setup. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter user password first...
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... Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
... Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
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...recovery partition or disc. D. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. C. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. A. FAN...
...recovery partition or disc. D. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. C. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. A. FAN...
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... after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown...
... after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown...
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... two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. From Start Menu, go to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow...
... two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. From Start Menu, go to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow...
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... to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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 do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive...
... to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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 do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive...