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... 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 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... 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 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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... manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional...
... manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional...
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... NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Follow all servicing to...
... NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Follow all servicing to...
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... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
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... Jack The mono 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. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 12 3 HDMI 4 5 6 78 9 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... Jack The mono 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. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Right Side 12 3 HDMI 4 5 6 78 9 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... or requirements. 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in connector allows convenient use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in order to use without additional adapters. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with eight pins...
... or requirements. 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in connector allows convenient use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards. 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in order to use without additional adapters. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with eight pins...
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... installation of the system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is created by using the hot keys. Powering...
... installation of the system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is created by using the hot keys. Powering...
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... components are turned OFF. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
... components are turned OFF. Because RAM is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. By doing this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41...
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... LOCKED (disabled). 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 in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external...
... LOCKED (disabled). 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 in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! IMPORTANT! HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in 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 forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
.... Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! IMPORTANT! HDMI SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in 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 forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
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... to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that 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...
... to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that 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...
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...: Hitachi HTS545050B9A400 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
...: Hitachi HTS545050B9A400 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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...Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set...
...Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. You will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set...
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... Set the system boot order. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be entered to enter...
... Set the system boot order. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. Administrator Password Status User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be entered to enter...
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... engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help...
... engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help...
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You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! D. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be...
You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! D. Battery problem; Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be...
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... 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. 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 select and update BIOS...
... 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. 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 select and update BIOS...
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...According to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all...
...According to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring...
... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring...