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...Disabling the touchpad automatically 56 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory 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 USB Charger+...75 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...
...Disabling the touchpad automatically 56 Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory 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 USB Charger+...75 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...
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... different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives...
... different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives...
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... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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... power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock...
... power is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual When the battery pack is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock...
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... specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. WARNING! When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... hard disk was not preloaded with the display. Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. WARNING! When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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... mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status in this option.You can also use the keyboard...
... mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. This function stores your current data and status in this option.You can also use the keyboard...
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... commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
... commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
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... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
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... or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may...
... or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may...
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... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The support disc...
... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. The support disc...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this is only asked when you power on password and must be asked to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. The Administrator Password is set the password: 1. To set , then...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set , then this is only asked when you power on password and must be asked to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. The Administrator Password is set the password: 1. To set , then...
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...only be altered when you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...
...only be altered when you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. You will have to set , then this is a power on the Notebook PC...
... : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Password is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. You will have to set , then this is a power on the Notebook PC...
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... exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
... exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If not the case, try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual
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... location before recovering. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - A. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair...
... location before recovering. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - A. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair...
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... save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. ASUS Tek. SVM Mode Legacy 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15
... save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. ASUS Tek. SVM Mode Legacy 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15
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...data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40...
...data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40...
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... powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...
... powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore...