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... Devices 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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 56 Optical Drive (on selected models 56 Flash Memory Card Reader 60 Hard Disk Drive 61 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 USB Charger+...74 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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... actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives...
... actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives...
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...place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery ...
...place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery ...
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This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual There 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. When the battery pack is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted...
This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual There 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. When the battery pack is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted...
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... simple audio recordings. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used...
... simple audio recordings. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used...
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... block 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 monitor or projector to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is working under system power on a larger external display. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites...
... block 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 monitor or projector to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is working under system power on a larger external display. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites...
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... an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual This record is created by running BIOS Setup. When the test is installed as...
... an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual This record is created by running BIOS Setup. When the test is installed as...
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... status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to activate this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Because RAM is the...
... status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 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 except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to activate this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Because RAM is the...
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The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or...
The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Locking the touchpad 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. Locking the touchpad 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order...
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..., 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 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. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
..., 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 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. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
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... the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities.
... the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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...boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting...
...boot order. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Security Setting...
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External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. If...
External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. If...
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... to Setup and is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in...
... to Setup and is one), then HDD user password when you power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in a password and press [Enter]. 2. 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in...
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering...
... User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering...
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... 5. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 ASUS Tek. 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. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate...
... 5. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 ASUS Tek. 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. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate...
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... updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. 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. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating...
... updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. 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. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive.Ensure to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive.Ensure to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore...