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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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... by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC...
... by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC...
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... do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to...
... do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to...
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.... Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the unlocked position. Notebook PC User Manual...
.... Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Battery Lock - The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the unlocked position. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up 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 turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up 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 turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified...
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... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called...
... first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called...
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... requires power to Sleep. 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 -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores...
... requires power to Sleep. 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 -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores...
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... function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display...
... function keys. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display...
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... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering...
... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering...
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.... This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
.... This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
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... came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components...
... came pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components...
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... Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750423AS ...] Boot Option #3 [PB0o: oWt ODpCtioWnD#71500BPKT...] P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual...
... Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750423AS ...] Boot Option #3 [PB0o: oWt ODpCtioWnD#71500BPKT...] P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS PrioritieWs indows Boot Manager Hard Device BBS Priorities P0: ST9750423AS Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual...
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...20 Set User Password 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. To clear the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The password length must be asked for when entering Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main...
...20 Set User Password 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. To clear the password: 1. You will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). The password length must be asked for when entering Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Main...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. If you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. If you log in with Administrator privilege. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Select an interface you would like to [Lock], External Ports...
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... set the HDD password: 1. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to Power Cycle System 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Create New Password Set the system boot order...
... set the HDD password: 1. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to Power Cycle System 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. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Create New Password Set the system boot order...
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... wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4.
... wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4.
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... another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! D. Hardware Problem - A. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service...
... another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! D. Hardware Problem - A. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
... updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
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... overwrite your hard drive. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be...
... overwrite your hard drive. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be...