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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 66 Connections...67 Network Connection 67 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 69 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 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 Drive Information(on selected models A-18 Internal...
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Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that...
Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Important information that...
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... items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or...
... items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or...
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... information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to...
... information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to...
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... without restarting the computer. 2 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. 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, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high...
... without restarting the computer. 2 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. 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, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high...
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... models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables...
... models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables...
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... as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
... as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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... ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you turn it will display a message on the screen when you receive the Notebook PC. This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the...
... ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you turn it will display a message on the screen when you receive the Notebook PC. This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the...
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... blink in this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... blink in this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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...-Disk depending on -screen-display. 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 power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
...-Disk depending on -screen-display. 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 power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 43 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
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... the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you...
... the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you...
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... 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. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown...
... 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. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown...
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... floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. Poor handling of the hard disk drive differs by models. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. 64 Notebook PC User Manual...
... floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. Poor handling of the hard disk drive differs by models. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to locate the hard disk drive. 64 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... 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 the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating...
... 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 the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all popular operating...
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... 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. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password...
... 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. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Leave the Create New Password...
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Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The...
Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The...
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... the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to detect them to another location before recovering. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U31Jg Version: 100 Build Date: Aug 2 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS...
... POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U31Jg Version: 100 Build Date: Aug 2 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Software Problem - Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS...
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... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start 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. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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... recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
... recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Select OK to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...