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... Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive (on selected models 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 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 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...
... Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Optical Drive (on selected models 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 63 Hard Disk Drive 64 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 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...
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... of importance as being correct. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees...
... of importance as being correct. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees...
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... display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power...
... display panel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power...
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... will increase application performance by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 SIM Card Compartment (on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring...
... will increase application performance by the specifications for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 SIM Card Compartment (on memory upgrades for additional memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring...
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... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... cable. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with bandwidth to spare to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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 keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to be removed from audio devices. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect an external microphone...
... support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may also include a motion detector to be removed from audio devices. 7 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to connect an external microphone...
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.... USB Port (2.0) (black, on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, 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 run simultaneously 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 USB...
.... USB Port (2.0) (black, on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. 4 USB Port (3.0) (blue, 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 run simultaneously 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 USB...
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... presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections...
... presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections...
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... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. 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 Sleep. Because RAM...
... function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. 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 Sleep. Because RAM...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. 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 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. 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 43 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 44 Notebook PC User Manual 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. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad...
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... remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 13.3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards...
... remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 63 Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 13.3" model HDMI 14" model SD / MMC MS / MS Pro SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use many flash memory cards...
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... to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center...
... to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The actual location of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center...
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... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
... hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc...
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... boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then this is then set. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. To clear...
... boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set , then this is then set. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. To clear...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 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 again. 2. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 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 again. 2. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
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...), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. D. 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. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! B. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also...
...), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. D. 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. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! B. C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. The problem may also...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You 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...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You 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...
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... data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the...
... data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the...
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... recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. 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 confirm the system recovery. Using...
... recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. 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 confirm the system recovery. Using...