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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 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 Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Important information that must...
... data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Important information that must...
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Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
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... information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when...
... information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when...
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... User Manual This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... User Manual This indicator will light in sites or hubs. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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... model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 35 But in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. WARNING! If there is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to buy extras for storing. Only use battery packs and power adapters...
... model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Notebook PC User Manual 35 But in any abnormal operation or damage to the Notebook PC. WARNING! If there is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to buy extras for storing. Only use battery packs and power adapters...
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... is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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... the lock icon to see 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 reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your work , your current data and status in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM...
... the lock icon to see 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 reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your work , your current data and status in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM...
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... (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
... (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
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... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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.
... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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.
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... turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is only applicable on models with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Orange ON: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook...
... turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Orange Blinking: Battery power is only applicable on models with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Orange ON: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook...
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... the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications...
... the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications...
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... connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory...
... connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. WARNING! The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory...
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... of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those 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 good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook...
... of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those 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 good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook...
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...ONLY the user's password is set . 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the...
...ONLY the user's password is set . 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the...
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... again. 2. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and...
... again. 2. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and...
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... is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement.
... is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement.
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... Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit...
... Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit...
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...! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into...
...! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into...
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... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...
... your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...