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... Devices 54 Optical Drive (on selected models 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 Drive...
... Devices 54 Optical Drive (on selected models 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 Drive...
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... degrees of this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and...
... degrees of this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and...
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... expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
... expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Do... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before...
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... reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is...
... reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is...
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... working under system power on mode. 8 / Headphone Output / Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC' s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 6 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... working under system power on mode. 8 / Headphone Output / Microphone Input Combo Jack This combo jack can be used to connect the Notebook PC' s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 6 USB Port 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be correct when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup...
... is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be correct when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup...
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... mode. 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 and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... mode. 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 and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
... and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
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... Touchpad (F9) (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. 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...
... Touchpad (F9) (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. 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...
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... memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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 high-bandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications...
... memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to 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 high-bandwidth PCI bus. 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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....The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is optional and...
....The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is optional and...
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... PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] 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. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
... PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] 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. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual
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... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen...
... Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set . Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). On the Security screen...
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External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface ...
External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface ...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in the following range: Minimum length 3Create New Password Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The password length...
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log in the following range: Minimum length 3Create New Password Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The password length...
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... disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
... disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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...! Adapter problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. A. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering...
...! Adapter problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. A. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering...
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... Logo 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
... Logo 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating...
... updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to entire HD with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating...
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... 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 hard drive. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring...
... 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 hard drive. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring...
