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... Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
... Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (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...
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... information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are major...
... information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are major...
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... the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
... the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
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... after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is...
... after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 13 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. A software-controlled scrolling function is...
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... battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service...
... battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is used to keep the battery pack secured. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service...
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... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Use this feature to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use...
... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Use this feature to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use...
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... work. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different 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. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Do not use . 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). This indicator...
... work. Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different 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. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Do not use . 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). This indicator...
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... phones, and PDAs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as additional plug-in order to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). It is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up...
... phones, and PDAs. USB allows many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from devices such as additional plug-in order to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). It is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is powered ON with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup...
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... the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
... the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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... of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 39 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and...
... of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 39 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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 Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS...
... Notebook PC User Manual Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. 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 Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS...
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... 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 55 WARNING! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras...
... 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 55 WARNING! HDMI E-SATA SD / SDHC / SDXC (on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras...
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... 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 provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Contact your...
... 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 provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Contact your...
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... and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2009...
... and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2009...
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... for assistance. Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown...
... for assistance. Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown...
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B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You will see taskbar), close...
B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You will see taskbar), close...
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... VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
... VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC...
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... optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
... optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
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... may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Select OK to your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the...
... may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Select OK to your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the...