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...58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem...
...58 Optical Drive (on selected models 58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 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 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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem...
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... the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC...
... the Notebook PC and how to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you to use them. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC...
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... battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
... battery. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... memory. 1 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. There is no hardware...
... memory. 1 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. There is no hardware...
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... -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as...
... -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as...
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... removed from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Using this feature for opening...
... removed from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in place of the electronic eject. 11 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when moved. 24 Notebook PC User Manual These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from a fixed object. Using this feature for opening...
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... without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB Port (2.0) (black, on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
... without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB Port (2.0) (black, on selected models) 5 Microphone Input Jack 6 Headphone Output Jack SPDIF Output Jack 7 Display (Monitor) Output 8 LAN Port 9 HDMI HDMI Port 10 USB Port (2.0) 26 Notebook PC User Manual
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. This record is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. IMPORTANT! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. This record is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. IMPORTANT! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending 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 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending 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 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD...
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..., use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual 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 many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
..., use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual 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 many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
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... floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the hard disk drive differs by models. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack...
... floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the hard disk drive differs by models. WARNING! Refer to the previous chapter to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack...
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... the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities.
... the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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... Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User...
... Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set . Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If not the case, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service...
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...! Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
...! Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter problem; Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Super Hybrid Engine Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
... Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Super Hybrid Engine Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
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... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs...
