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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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..., or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may be followed for This...
..., or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may be followed for This...
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... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety...
... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety...
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... hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
... hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening...
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... life of the battery. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is not recommended to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for 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. Any temperatures above or below this model or else...
... life of the battery. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is not recommended to the battery pack caused by the manufacturer or retailer for 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. Any temperatures above or below this model or else...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. This record is used to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Press [ESC] and you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. This record is used to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power...
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... status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be...
... status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be...
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... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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-Disk...
... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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-Disk...
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...). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power...
...). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between various power saving modes. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power...
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... Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator...
... Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power). Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator...
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... to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC...
... to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 59 This Notebook PC...
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...-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the 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. 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.
...-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the 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. 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.
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...-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your hard disk drive is optional...
...-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your hard disk drive is optional...
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... 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power...
... 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power...
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... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
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..., otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have...
..., otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have...
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... Advanced Boot 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 Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
... Advanced Boot 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 Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window...
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... connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
... connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Ensure to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers...
