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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal...
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... by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
... by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... or electrical fields. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do...
... or electrical fields. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do...
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... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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... jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. See the marketing specifications for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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.... 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices...
.... 6 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices...
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... a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27...
... a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Notebook PC User Manual 27...
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... be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual
... be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 36 Notebook PC User Manual
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..." will reappear as possible by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup.
..." will reappear as possible by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup.
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... 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 power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual...
... 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 power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... removing the power adapter 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode...
... removing the power adapter 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode...
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... removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
... removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
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Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test...
Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test...
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... enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. 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...
... enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. 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...
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... Set the system boot order. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. To set . On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual...
... Set the system boot order. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. To set . On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A.
... latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A.
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... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for repair. D. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Mechanical Problem - C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for repair. D. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Mechanical Problem - C. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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..., Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
..., Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
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...create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating...
...create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating...
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WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK...
WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK...
