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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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... to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE...
... to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE...
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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... power to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications...
... power to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications...
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... drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this jack automatically disables the built-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. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook...
... drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this jack automatically disables the built-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. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook...
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...). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 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...
...). Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 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...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 27 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 additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 27 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 additional plug-in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
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... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be...
... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will be...
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...).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you want to keep (refresh) the data. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear...
...).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you want to keep (refresh) the data. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear...
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... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models...
... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models...
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... display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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. This allows switching between various power saving modes...
... display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. 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. This allows switching between various power saving modes...
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...-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility...
...-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility...
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There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to...
There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to...
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... original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality...
... original working order. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality...
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... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is...
... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. 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. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is...
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... discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
... discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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... them . 4. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. The problem may...
... them . 4. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. The problem may...
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.... Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
.... Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to...
... the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to...
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Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restart...
Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restart...