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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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... User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional...
... User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional...
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... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. 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. Seek servicing if the casing ...or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to...
... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. 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. Seek servicing if the casing ...or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to...
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... spring battery lock is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. There is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack...
... spring battery lock is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. There is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack...
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... each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB...
... each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB...
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... computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB Charger+ (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. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on...
... computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB Charger+ (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. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on...
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... brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! This record is used to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen...
... brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! This record is used to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen...
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... any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
... any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual...
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.... The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending 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; Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON...
.... The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending 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; Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON...
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... User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
... User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, 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. Notebook PC User Manual 61 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, and PDAs. WARNING! SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, 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. Notebook PC User Manual 61 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, and PDAs. WARNING! SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
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... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software...
... hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software...
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... Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To clear the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is only asked when you power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password...
... Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To clear the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. To set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is only asked when you power on password and must be entered to Setup and is then set. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password...
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...] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
...] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
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HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A...
HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A...
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... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Hardware Problem - If the problem...
... updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Hardware Problem - If the problem...
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... backup all your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections...
... backup all your data to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections...
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Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy...
Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy...
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... DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows...
... DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows...
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... to start to your hard drive.Ensure to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. 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. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...
... to start to your hard drive.Ensure to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. 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. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...