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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-20 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-22 Internal...
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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. Important...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. Important...
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... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or...
... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Except as described in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or...
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... Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - The BIOS...
... Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - The BIOS...
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... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch...
... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch...
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..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 23...
..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 23...
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... the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message...
... the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message...
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... the same as Suspend-to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as...
... the same as Suspend-to Sleep. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 39 Special Keyboard Functions...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 39 Special Keyboard Functions...
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NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9...
NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Crossed-out Touchpad (F9...
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..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in...
..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 59 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in...
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... original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working...
... original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working...
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... 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. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
... 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. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... there is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - If...
... there is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - If...
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.... 3. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring...
.... 3. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring...
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... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! D. check the power cord connections...
... location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. C. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! D. check the power cord connections...
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.... 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
.... 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
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... to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on bootup to enter BIOS setup. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-17...
... to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on bootup to enter BIOS setup. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Recover Windows to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-17...
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According to LOCKED. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...
According to LOCKED. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Aptio Setup Utility - Press [F10] to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to save the configuration and exit. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot...
... for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot...