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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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... notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on...
... notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on...
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... NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
... NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
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.... The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 3 4 20 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 (3.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is installed. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 (2.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is not connected. Additional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC...
.... The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 3 4 20 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 (3.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is installed. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 (2.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is not connected. Additional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to hot when in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to hot when in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) Allows you to charge...
... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) Allows you to charge...
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... the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. IMPORTANT! Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
... the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. IMPORTANT! Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
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... the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. 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 activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF...
... the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. 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 activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF...
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... enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
... enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
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... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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...
... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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...
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..., 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. 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 highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 63 This Notebook...
..., 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. 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 highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 63 This Notebook...
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....The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities...
....The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities...
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... will have Administrator rights. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
... will have Administrator rights. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To set . • The HDD Password can only be entered to set up the user password. 4. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
... & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To set . • The HDD Password can only be entered to set up the user password. 4. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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... for assistance. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help...
... for assistance. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help...
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... with a wireless card? Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. D. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will...
... with a wireless card? Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. D. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. You will...
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... your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 CAUTION! Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. 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...
... your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 CAUTION! Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. 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...
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.... 4. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file...
.... 4. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! According to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
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... overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm...
... overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm...