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... 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 Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
... 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 Information A-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
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... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... specifications for your Notebook PC. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook...
... specifications for your Notebook PC. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook...
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... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 67 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader...
... 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Right Side HDMI 1 23 4 5 67 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 a digital television (DTV). 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...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 a digital television (DTV). 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...
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...; Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to be connected or...
...; Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that prevent the Notebook PC to be connected or...
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... hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning...
... hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning...
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Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly...
Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to Sleep. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly...
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... models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key...
... models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key...
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... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons...
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.... HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is...
.... HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is...
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... the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. The Administrator Password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual...
... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. The Administrator Password is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked to enter the correct passwords. 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to set the HDD password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and...
...system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked to enter the correct passwords. 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to set the HDD password: 1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and...
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... location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver...
... location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver...
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... DVD. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook...
... DVD. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook...
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... instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Easy Flash Utility FLASH...
... instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Easy Flash Utility FLASH...
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...drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 In Setup, the User will have 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 and press [Enter]. Press [F2] on password and must be entered to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter BIOS setup. 2. On the Security screen...
...drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 In Setup, the User will have 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 and press [Enter]. Press [F2] on password and must be entered to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter BIOS setup. 2. On the Security screen...
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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 Unlock Lock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual According to Lock. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions...
... 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 Unlock Lock If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual According to Lock. IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Follow the onscreen instructions to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. The secondary hard disk drive is...
... to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Follow the onscreen instructions to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. The secondary hard disk drive is...
