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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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... User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook...
... User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook...
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Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Except as...
Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Except as...
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... manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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... mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video...
... mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video...
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... video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! When the test is not a problem with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not...
... you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! When the test is not a problem with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not...
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... components like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 option. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your...
... components like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 option. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should...
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... 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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...
... 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. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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...
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... forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
... forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
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... replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support...
... replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support...
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... boot order. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. To clear the password...
... boot order. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. To clear the password...
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... settings can only be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. If you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... settings can only be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be locked and hidden simultaneously. If you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter the correct passwords. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password...
... NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter the correct passwords. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
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... 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
... 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function...
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... instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
... instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
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... needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery...
... needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery...