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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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... Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
... Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to...
.... Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured 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 hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured 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 hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery...
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... hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices 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 Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or...
... hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB allows many devices 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 Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or...
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... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. If there is higher than the outside temperature. 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 used . For...
... this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. If there is higher than the outside temperature. 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 used . For...
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... your available drives. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys.
... your available drives. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys.
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... also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option.You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep...
... also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option.You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep...
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... to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions...
... to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions...
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... order to maximize performance versus battery time. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
... order to maximize performance versus battery time. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
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... models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. 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...
... models with AC power). When the built-in wireless LAN. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. 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...
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... utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
... utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
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....) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
....) Notebook PC User Manual 63 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
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... by the native operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on 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. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if...
... by the native operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on 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. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if...
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... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set . If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Enter the...
... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set . If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Enter the...
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.... 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
.... 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? D. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works...
... connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? D. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works...
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... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K54 Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K54 Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
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... formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
... formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows...
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... recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. Using...
... recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. Using...