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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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... Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts...
... Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. The following are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts...
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.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
.... DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning...
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... memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. 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. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service...
... memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the locked position after the memory is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. 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. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service...
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... drive tray through any software player or 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 may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 a series...
... drive tray through any software player or 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 may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. 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 a series...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 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 a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on mode. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 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 a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices...
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...'s test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the...
...'s test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the...
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... components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be...
... components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be...
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... the screen area to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
... the screen area to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
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... Frame" software application. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43...
... Frame" software application. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43...
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..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 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 is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 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 is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. 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 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. 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 The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
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... power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). If ONLY the user's password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User...
... power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). If ONLY the user's password is set . In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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... passwords. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup...
... passwords. 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup...
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... problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS...
... problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - A. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS...
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... there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. B. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. C. You will see...
... there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. B. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. C. You will see...
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... Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
... Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS...
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From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with...
From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS and then click AI Recovery. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with...
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... to start to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... to start to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
