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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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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About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to use them. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be...
About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this guide, allowing you to use them. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be...
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... remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
... remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
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... be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook...
... be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook...
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... restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21
... restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21
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... a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. IMPORTANT! WARNING! When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you will be correct when you need to...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. IMPORTANT! WARNING! When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This record is finished, you will be correct when you need to...
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... 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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
... 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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions...
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... the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the onscreen...
... the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the onscreen...
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....The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
....The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
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... of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software...
... of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software...
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... Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is set . If ONLY the user's password is then set , then this is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password is set the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type...
... Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is set . If ONLY the user's password is then set , then this is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password is set the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type...
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... to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - 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. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled.
... to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - 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. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled.
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.... To set up the user password. 4. Password is then set , then this is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to boot or enter Setup. 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. Re-type to set the HDD password...
.... To set up the user password. 4. Password is then set , then this is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to boot or enter Setup. 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. Re-type to set the HDD password...
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... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem...
... the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem...
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... service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works...
... service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works...
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... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software...
... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions 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...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions 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...
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... to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. 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.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD...
... to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. 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.Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD...