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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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... the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC...
... the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC...
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Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or...
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or...
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... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. 2 Battery Lock...
... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. 2 Battery Lock...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. This indicator will light 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...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. This indicator will light 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...
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... used . Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be recharged.The battery pack's useful life will shorten the life of the battery. WARNING! To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook...
... used . Notebook PC User Manual 33 It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be recharged.The battery pack's useful life will shorten the life of the battery. WARNING! To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook...
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... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is installed as a carrying bag. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
... adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is installed as a carrying bag. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
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... blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as Suspend-toRAM (STR). When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings...
... blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as Suspend-toRAM (STR). When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings...
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... the colored hot keys 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down...
... the colored hot keys 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down...
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... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
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...-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Off: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device...
...-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Off: Battery power is enabled, this indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device...
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... to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot.
... to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot.
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... as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or 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 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
... as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Visit an authorized service center or 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 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
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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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is...
... 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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is...
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... when entering Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then...
... when entering Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then...
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... again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4.
... again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4.
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..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
..., try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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.... Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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 Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on...
.... Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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 Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to create...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.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 your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to create...
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... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...