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... 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 DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... 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 DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC...
... on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC...
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... circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing...
... circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing...
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... the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is not connected. 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 your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed...
... the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is not connected. 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 your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed...
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... 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 a series up to eject the optical drive tray in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
... 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 a series up to eject the optical drive tray in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. USB allows many devices...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. USB allows many devices...
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... record is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When...
... record is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When...
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... this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power...
... this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power...
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... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Notebook PC User Manual 43 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
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... on the card or else data loss may change without warning. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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 IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
... on the card or else data loss may change without warning. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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 IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! 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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... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers...
... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers...
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... Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password...
... Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password...
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... you set USB Interface to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
... you set USB Interface to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be disabled. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... press [Enter]. 2. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual
... press [Enter]. 2. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - If problem still persists, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering...
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... whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Wireless Card How...
... whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Wireless Card How...
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... flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - Use the Start...
... flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K55 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - Use the Start...
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... of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
... of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on...
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... before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
... before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3.
