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... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...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...
... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...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...
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... Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may...
... Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may...
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... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT...
... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. 1 2 3 4 18 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC...
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... drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Right Side 12 3 45 67 1 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is powered off. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Right Side 12 3 45 67 1 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is powered off. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Doing so may damage the subwoofer jack or the Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The subwoofer allows...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Doing so may damage the subwoofer jack or the Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The subwoofer allows...
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... for connection to a local network. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
... for connection to a local network. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
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... of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
... of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! This record is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
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.... Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
.... Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
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... touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. 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). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to the next audio...
... touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. 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). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to the next audio...
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... data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending...
... data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending...
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.... The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is optional and includes...
.... The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is optional and includes...
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... Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
... Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
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...Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. Administrator Password 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. To set up the user...
...Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set Master Password before setting the User Password. Administrator Password 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. To set up the user...
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..., try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation...
..., try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation...
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... many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. Battery problem; visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help...
... many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. Battery problem; visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. 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. Software Problem...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the instructions shown. 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. Software Problem...
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... with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft...
... with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft...
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... Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual...
