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... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
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... of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
... of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
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... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
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... hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected...
... hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected...
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Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15...
Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side 14" model 12 3 15...
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Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or...
Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or...
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4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to allow...
4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to allow...
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... a boot menu with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk...
... a boot menu with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk...
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... power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use...
... power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 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...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 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...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 45 Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power...
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... may occur. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
... may occur. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
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Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all the...
Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all the...
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... factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
... factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating...
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...to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set . To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Password is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC...
...to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set . To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Password is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC...
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
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... (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. B. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
... (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. B. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
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... Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults...
... Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults...
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... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25...
... wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using...
... updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Using...