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... 48 Caring for the Touchpad 51 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Memory (RAM 54 Connections...55 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 57 Windows Wireless Network Connection 59 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 61 USB Charger 64 Instant On ...65 Appendix Operating System and Software A-2 System BIOS Settings A-3 Common Problems and Solutions A-6 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-12 Using Recovery Partition A-12 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-13 Internal Modem Compliancy (on selected...
... 48 Caring for the Touchpad 51 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Memory (RAM 54 Connections...55 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 57 Windows Wireless Network Connection 59 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 61 USB Charger 64 Instant On ...65 Appendix Operating System and Software A-2 System BIOS Settings A-3 Common Problems and Solutions A-6 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-12 Using Recovery Partition A-12 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-13 Internal Modem Compliancy (on selected...
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...: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
...: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and...
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... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer...
... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer...
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.... 3 Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On...
.... 3 Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On...
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... headphones. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This Notebook PC has a built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in microphone. Right Side 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect an external microphone or output...
... headphones. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This Notebook PC has a built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in microphone. Right Side 1 23 4 5 6 7 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be used to connect an external microphone or output...
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USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to run simultaneously on a single computer, with...
USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to run simultaneously on a single computer, with...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This record is not a problem with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program...
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... "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are...
... "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as possible by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are...
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...) or LCD + CRT (Extend). (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -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 Display Property Settings.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The...
...) or LCD + CRT (Extend). (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -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 Display Property Settings.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The...
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... speaker volume (only 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. Notebook PC User Manual 39 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD...
... speaker volume (only 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. Notebook PC User Manual 39 NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD...
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... other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! 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 many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
... other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! 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 many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 54 (This is installed. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 54 (This is installed. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM...
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... the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state...
... the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state...
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... Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 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 HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2010 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 HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... restoring your data to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to solve the problem. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service...
... restoring your data to another location before recovering. 4. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to solve the problem. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact your local service...
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... problem may also be an "Open policy file error" message. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Software Problem - Battery problem; Wireless Card How to the Internet before recovering...
... problem may also be an "Open policy file error" message. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Software Problem - Battery problem; Wireless Card How to the Internet before recovering...
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... ASUS website. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. It is due to the latest version with your entire system. These utilities and BIOS files can be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your system.Try to another location before recovering. WARNING! If problem still cannot be downloaded from the ASUS website. You must backup all your problem. Notebook PC User Manual...
... ASUS website. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. It is due to the latest version with your entire system. These utilities and BIOS files can be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your system.Try to another location before recovering. WARNING! If problem still cannot be downloaded from the ASUS website. You must backup all your problem. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB CHARGE SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
... & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB CHARGE SATA Configuration Intel(R) AT Configurations [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disable] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...