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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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IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional...
IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional...
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... display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock...
... power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock...
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Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the...
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... the computer. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a larger external display. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is working under system power on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other...
... the computer. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a larger external display. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is working under system power on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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... power to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Hibernate saves more power compared to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
... power to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Hibernate saves more power compared to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode...
... internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode...
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... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS...
... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS...
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Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The...
Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The...
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...-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive...
...-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive...
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... or User Password. 2. The Administrator Password is a power on password and must be asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to Setup and is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). 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. Type in...
... or User Password. 2. The Administrator Password is a power on password and must be asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to Setup and is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). 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. Type in...
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... Camera will be disabled. 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. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. 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...
... Camera will be disabled. 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. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. 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...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility...
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... wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able...
... wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your data to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able...
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Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual C. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for replacement. B. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above...
Symptom & Solutions: A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual C. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for replacement. B. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above...
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... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. 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 Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. 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 Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... partitions. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
... partitions. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
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... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD...
... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD...