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... 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 (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
... 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 (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
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... the Parts Gives you to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide...
... the Parts Gives you to use them. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide...
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... operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in section 3. 11 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel...
See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in section 3. 11 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel...
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... hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
... hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery...
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... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack...
... microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Combo Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Headphone Output Jack...
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... by right-clicking the optical drive in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 Windows™ Computer and select Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. Do not use . This indicator will light. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light in proportion to the...
... by right-clicking the optical drive in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 Windows™ Computer and select Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by the optical disk drive. Do not use . This indicator will light. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light in proportion to the...
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...flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously 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...
...flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use memory cards from and write to many devices to run simultaneously 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...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with the display. WARNING! The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is part of the system. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with the display. WARNING! The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is part of the system. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system...
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... power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to "Sleep". This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is volatile, it requires power to "Sleep". This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... 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 power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 39 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
... 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 power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual 39 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys OFF ON The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The Hot Key locations on the function keys...
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... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons 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. This allows switching between AC mode...
... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between the touchpad buttons 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. This allows switching between AC mode...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 55 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on selected models) / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 55 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in...
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... original working order. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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. The support disc contains all popular operating systems...
... original working order. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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. The support disc contains all popular operating systems...
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...press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then this is then cleared. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
...press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then this is then cleared. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD...
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..., try again. 3. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
..., try again. 3. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7
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... location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual...
... location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. C. Hardware Problem - Mechanical Problem - You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual...
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...PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) --- Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N53Jn Version: 100 Build Date: Mar 11 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek...
...PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) --- Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N53Jn Version: 100 Build Date: Mar 11 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek...
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... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. 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. Follow...
... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. 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. Follow...
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... instructed to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring...
... instructed to complete the recovery process. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring...