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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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... the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
... the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes for completing tasks. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
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...servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT...
...servicing if the casing has been damaged. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT...
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... lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in a compartment. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected...
... lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in a compartment. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected...
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... a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature 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...
... a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.Using this feature 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...
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... a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with...
... a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with...
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... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. 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...
... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. 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...
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...'s keyboard. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
...'s keyboard. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting...
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... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! 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. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! 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. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility...
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... your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
... your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
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... [Windows Boot Manager] 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. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager...
... [Windows Boot Manager] 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. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager...
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... clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter...
... clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To set . Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the user's password is only asked when you power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter...
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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. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security ...
External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security ...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps 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. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps 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. Password is set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type...
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... restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
... restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... vent. 2. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? C. Battery problem; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling...
... vent. 2. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? C. Battery problem; A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling...
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...Easy Flash function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
...Easy Flash function on the Notebook PC. 3. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
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... start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
... performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...