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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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... models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started...
... models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started...
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... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 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 cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 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 cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
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... use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power 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. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS...
... use when moving temporarily between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power 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. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS...
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... run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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 sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of...
... run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 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 sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of...
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... 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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
... 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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
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... Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is not a problem...
... Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is not a problem...
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Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to...
Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to...
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...): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or...
...): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or...
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... speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
... speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
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... a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution...
... a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution...
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... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
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... with Administrator privilege. 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings can only be...
... with Administrator privilege. 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings can only be...
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.... Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in...
.... Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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... whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... whether a Notebook PC is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to...
... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create...
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... instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using...
... instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using...
