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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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. 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 the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. 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 the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual...
... servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held 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 memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock...
... between locations. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held 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 memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock...
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...-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to...
...-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to...
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It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 7 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) USB Charger+ (on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed...
It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 23 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 7 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) USB Charger+ (on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed...
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... to enter the BIOS Setup. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
... to enter the BIOS Setup. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled...
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... on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 By doing this mode.) Hibernate...
... on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 By doing this mode.) Hibernate...
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... the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
... the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon...
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...): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF...
...): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF...
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... memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications...
... memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications...
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...-configured in good working order. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided 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. Support Software This Notebook...
...-configured in good working order. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided 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. Support Software This Notebook...
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...Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - You will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. To set , then this is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password is then cleared. Copyright...
...Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - You will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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. To set , then this is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Password is then cleared. Copyright...
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... set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. • The HDD Password can only be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set Master Password before setting the User Password...
... set up the user password. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. • The HDD Password can only be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set Master Password before setting the User Password...
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... and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your local...
... and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your local...
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.... 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. C. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
.... 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. C. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering...
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... power on the Notebook PC. 3. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K75 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing...
... power on the Notebook PC. 3. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K75 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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 and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Press [F2] on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Recover Windows...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED 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 and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Press [F2] on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Recover Windows...
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... Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] SATA 2nd HDD Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft...
... Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] SATA 2nd HDD Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft...
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... system recovery. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...
... system recovery. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...