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... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
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... of this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
... of this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to or use...
... or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to or use...
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... automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source...
... automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected to an AC power source...
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... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support...
... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support...
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USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25 It transmits...
USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Notebook PC User Manual 25 It transmits...
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... external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
... external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so...
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... on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system...
... on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system...
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... Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are not saved. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. When you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
... Suspend-toRAM (STR). The power management features are not saved. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. When you can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
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... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness...
... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness...
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... display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
... display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook...
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... memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 61 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...
... memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 61 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...
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... User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
... User Manual The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
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...hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery...
...hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery...
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...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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
...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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... again. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from...
... again. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement...
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... User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate...
... User Manual Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version: 100 Build Date: 03 16 2010 Time:11:51:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate...
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... complete creating the recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... complete creating the recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter...