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... Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 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 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 68 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 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 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use...
... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use...
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... decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. The BIOS...
... decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. The BIOS...
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USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping...
USB allows many flash memory cards. 2 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping...
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... is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on...
... is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 4 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on...
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... models with USB 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 be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 12 3 456 78 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port...
... models with USB 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 be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Left Side 12 3 456 78 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port...
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... is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If necessary, you need to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
... is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If necessary, you need to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. This indicates that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power...
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Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Sleep is the same...
Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Sleep is the same...
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... Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
... Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
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..." software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
..." software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
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... MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory...
... MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory...
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... work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc...
... work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc...
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... Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup and is set . In Setup, the User...
... Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. 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. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to Setup and is set . In Setup, the User...
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... to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - To set up the user password. 4. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password 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...
... to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - To set up the user password. 4. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. Administrator Password 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...
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... Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... replacement. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? C. Hardware Problem - IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
... replacement. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? C. Hardware Problem - IMPORTANT! B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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...
... USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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...
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... to enter BIOS setup. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities...
... to enter BIOS setup. 2. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities...
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... instructed to Lock. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB...
... instructed to Lock. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB...
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... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...
... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...