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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE...
... the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. NOTE...
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... a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose...
... a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose...
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... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your current data and status in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email...
... can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your current data and status in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email...
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... Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Follow...
... Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Follow...
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...: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can...
...: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can...
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... 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. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
... 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. Notebook PC User Manual 59 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as...
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... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware...
... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. There is no hardware...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for all drivers, utilities and...
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...Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. 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. Password is a power on password and must be...
...Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. 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. Password is a power on password and must be...
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... User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - If updating...
... User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - If updating...
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... repair. A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works...
... repair. A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. Adapter problem; Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works...
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... on the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. WARNING! Software Problem - A. Remove additional memory. It...
... on the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. WARNING! Software Problem - A. Remove additional memory. It...
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... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 Notebook PC...
... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 Notebook PC...
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... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition...
... USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition...
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...start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to create the Recovery...
...start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to create the Recovery...
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... to start to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into...
... to start to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into...