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... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 USB Charger+...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...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 USB Charger+...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...
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... Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual...
... Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual...
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... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
... throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
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... battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery...
... battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery...
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... speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 19 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. in sites or hubs. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC...
... speakers. Notebook PC User Manual 19 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. in sites or hubs. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC...
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... connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you receive the Notebook PC. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you receive the Notebook PC. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen...
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... current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Sleep is the same as...
... current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Sleep is the same as...
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... the display brightness. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. 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 sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
... the display brightness. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. 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 sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
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... Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
... Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
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... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility...
... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility...
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... hard disk drive is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
... hard disk drive is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
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... Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled...
... Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P0: ST9750423AS ...] [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled...
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... : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. The password length must be in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
... : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. The password length must be in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or...
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... after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You will have to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then set up the user password. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... after Setting Hard Disk Passwords *** Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You will have to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then set up the user password. 4. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. If not the case, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from...
... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. If not the case, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from...
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... vent. 2. Symptom & Solutions: A. C. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
... vent. 2. Symptom & Solutions: A. C. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
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...: Choose [q] : Exit 5. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem -
...: Choose [q] : Exit 5. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Software Problem -
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... drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete creating the recovery DVD...
... drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete creating the recovery DVD...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Unstable power...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be unusable. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your hard drive. Unstable power...