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... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...72 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM...
... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 USB Charger+...72 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM...
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... differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces...
... differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces...
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... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty...
... with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the unlocked position. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the unlocked position. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is compatible with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in various models with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is compatible with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) ,digital video discs (DVD) and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) and may...
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... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The subwoofer allows you to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to this jack. Doing so may damage the subwoofer jack or the Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The proprietary subwoofer jack is used...
... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The subwoofer allows you to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to this jack. Doing so may damage the subwoofer jack or the Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The proprietary subwoofer jack is used...
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... multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector...
... multi-channel digital audio on a larger external display. 6 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector...
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...).The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be correct when you need to make a diagnostic check of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes...
...).The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. In most cases the record should be correct when you need to make a diagnostic check of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes...
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... power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this option.You can also use...
... power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to see this option.You can also use...
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... corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed...
... corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed...
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... switching between 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). During CD play, pauses CD play , skips to the previous audio track/movie chapter.. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
... switching between 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). During CD play, pauses CD play , skips to the previous audio track/movie chapter.. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
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... Pro IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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...
... Pro IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 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...
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... installed on territory) its original working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending 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 its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
... installed on territory) its original working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending 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 its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
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...-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
...-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Click Set User Password and repeat the...
... Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 2. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Click Set User Password and repeat the...
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If problem still persists, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still...
If problem still persists, try again. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the case, try again. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still...
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... location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; A. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. D. visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
... location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Adapter problem; A. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. D. visit a local service center for repair. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU...
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... FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N45 Version: 200 Build Date: Mar 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS...
... FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: N45 Version: 200 Build Date: Mar 6 2011 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Updating the BIOS...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to...
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... the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
... the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...