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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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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 manual. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
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 manual. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the...remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
... NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the...remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to...
Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to...
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... optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input 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...
... optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this feature for details on each model. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input 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...
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... restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any 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. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi...
... restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any 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. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi...
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4 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). Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel...
4 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). Notebook PC User Manual 27 Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel...
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... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual...
... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be correct when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work, your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half...
... the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work, your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half...
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... 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 power management setup). The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... 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 power management setup). The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for...
... Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 45 Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. This allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for...
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... PC User Manual 61 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
... PC User Manual 61 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. 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. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. 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. Visit an authorized service...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 64 (This is installed. 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. Visit an authorized service...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that...
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... password and must be entered to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password...
... password and must be entered to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey...
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...; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. B. D. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - FAN...
...; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. B. D. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - FAN...
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...Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010...
...Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010...
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... incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... [Enter] to be unusable. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
... [Enter] to be unusable. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
