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... Touchpad 58 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 58 Storage Devices 60 Optical Drive ...60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Creating a RAID Set...
... Touchpad 58 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 58 Storage Devices 60 Optical Drive ...60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Creating a RAID Set...
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... manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual...
... manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service...
... software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service...
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... working under system power on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on mode. 2 USB Port 3.0 Notebook PC User Manual...
... working under system power on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on mode. 2 USB Port 3.0 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Left Side 1 2 34 56 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from audio devices. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Left Side 1 2 34 56 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from audio devices. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... powered ON with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is not a problem...
... powered ON with the display. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. This indicates that is not a problem...
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... OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status 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...
... OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status 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...
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... If8con (fF9 6): Ifn10 creaf1s1 es thf12e display brightness f4 f5 f6 fn f7 LCDf8 Iconf9 (F7)f1:0 Toggf11les thf12 e display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. f1 f2 fn f3 Keyf4boarf5d Ligfh6 t Dof7wn Icf8 on sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard.
... If8con (fF9 6): Ifn10 creaf1s1 es thf12e display brightness f4 f5 f6 fn f7 LCDf8 Iconf9 (F7)f1:0 Toggf11les thf12 e display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. f1 f2 fn f3 Keyf4boarf5d Ligfh6 t Dof7wn Icf8 on sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard.
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... models have an indicator 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. 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...
... models have an indicator 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. 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...
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.... Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately 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. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual...
.... Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately 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. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual...
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...-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc 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...
...-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc 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...
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... 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter and configure the BIOS settings. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field...
... 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. In Setup, the User will be entered to enter and configure the BIOS settings. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field...
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... : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Password is then set , then this is set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you fail to enter the correct passwords. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook...
... : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. Password is then set , then this is set . • The HDD Password can only be altered when you fail to enter the correct passwords. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook...
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... problem still persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update...
... problem still persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update...
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... them . 4. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual C. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling...
... them . 4. IMPORTANT! visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual C. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling...
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... Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate...
... Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on bootup to enter BIOS setup. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set...
... updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on bootup to enter BIOS setup. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set...
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... LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window...
... LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window...
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... powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Ensure to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Ensure to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
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... Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to [RAID Mode]. 4. Use two new drives or use...
... Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. If one drive to [RAID Mode]. 4. Use two new drives or use...