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... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
... Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...72 Network Connection 72 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 74 Windows Wireless Network Connection 76 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 78 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 Information A-19 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-21 Internal...
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.... The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories.
.... The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories.
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... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
... water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
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... locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. 1 2 3 4 20 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 (3.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
... locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. 1 2 3 4 20 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 1 (3.5" HDD) The hard disk drive is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in sites or hubs. Ensure not to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in sites or hubs. Ensure not to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot...
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... digital audio on selected models) Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 8 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for connection to a local network. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
... digital audio on selected models) Allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 8 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for connection to a local network. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power...
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... 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. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this...
... 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. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this...
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... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
... Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 63 IMPORTANT! 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 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.
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 63 IMPORTANT! 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 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.
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. To set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. You...
... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. You...
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... for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem -
... for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem -
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... the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement...
... the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement...
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... utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. Software Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-13 ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Update...
... utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to incompatible memory. 2. Software Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-13 ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A. Update...
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... must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Intel Virtualization Technology Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! This option...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! This option...
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... recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. Ensure to complete the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. Ensure to complete the recovery process. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...