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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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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... of this User's Manual: 1. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and...
... of this User's Manual: 1. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and...
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...enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use...or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ...
...enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use...or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ...
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... decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. There is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock...
... decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. There is not connected. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock...
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... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
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... to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 6 USB Port (3.0, on mode. USB allows 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 in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is working under system power on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with...
... to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). Notebook PC User Manual 25 6 USB Port (3.0, on mode. USB allows 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 in a series up to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is working under system power on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with...
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...).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it ON. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration...
...).The software that the hard disk is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it ON. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration...
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... power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button...
... power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Windows button...
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.... Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual
.... Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual
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... Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. 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...
... Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 43 This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad 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. 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...
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... after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending...
... after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending...
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... working order. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured...
... working order. If updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured...
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...65533;���B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup.
...65533;���B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup.
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...be disabled. Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility -
...be disabled. Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. To lock the USB interface: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility -
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... entered to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual...
... entered to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason...
... "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason...
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... a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Adapter problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. D. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
... a wireless card? A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. Adapter problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. B. D. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
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... update BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
... update BIOS. Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� 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. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS...
... creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 From Start Menu, go to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to All Applications > ASUS...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the...