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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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... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. 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 User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts...
... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. 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 User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts...
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Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of...
Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of...
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... User Manual Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
... User Manual Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
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Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used 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. 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...
Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used 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. 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...
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... on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to charge...
... on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to charge...
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... The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. To protect the hard disk drive...
... The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. To protect the hard disk drive...
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... power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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 39 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to Sleep. Recover by...
... power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. 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 39 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to Sleep. Recover by...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41...
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... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
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... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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...
... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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...
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... part 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 have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download...
... part 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 have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download...
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... you power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd...
... you power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. To set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd...
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...� � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the...
...� � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the...
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... 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. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is only asked to enter user password first (if there is a power on the Notebook...
... 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. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is only asked to enter user password first (if there is a power on the Notebook...
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If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. If problem still persists, try again...
If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. If problem still persists, try again...
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... Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. D. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise...
... Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. D. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise...
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... Restore Defaults on the Notebook PC. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST 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...
... Restore Defaults on the Notebook PC. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST 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...
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... of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert...
... of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert...
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... optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start...
... optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start...