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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Drive Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 69 Connections...70 Network Connection 70 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 72 Windows Wireless Network Connection 74 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 76 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 Drive Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC...
.... Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT ...the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT ...the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Notebook PC User Manual Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 The hard disk drive...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Notebook PC User Manual Hard Disk Drive Compartment 2 The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 The hard disk drive...
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... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 20 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single cable...
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 6 USB Port (3.0, on a single cable...
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... is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON...
... is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON...
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... like LAN needs to see this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is...
... like LAN needs to see this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is...
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... (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The colored commands...
... (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The colored commands...
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..." software application. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when...
..." software application. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when...
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... card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices...
... card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices...
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... your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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 the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may...
... your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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 the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may...
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... PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
... PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen...
... New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Password is then set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to enter and configure the BIOS settings. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen...
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... Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To set up the user password. 4. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access...
... Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To set up the user password. 4. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access...
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Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from...
Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from...
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... backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. D. A. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; please check the battery...
... backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. D. A. Mechanical Problem - Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Battery problem; please check the battery...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K93 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K93 Version: 200 Build Date: Dec 6 2010 New Platform Platform...
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... 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. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... 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. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image...
... before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image...
