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...Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Memory (RAM 54 Connections...55 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 57 Windows Wireless Network Connection 59 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 61 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...
...Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Memory (RAM 54 Connections...55 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 57 Windows Wireless Network Connection 59 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 61 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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... must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for completing tasks...
... must be followed for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for completing tasks...
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..., rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a solution...
..., rain, or moisture. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Do not place together with a solution...
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... The spring battery lock is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when...
... The spring battery lock is installed. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held 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 ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this 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. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -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 additional plug-in...
... without restarting the computer. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -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 additional plug-in...
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... a boot menu with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This indicates...
... a boot menu with an operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. This indicates...
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... can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings...
... can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as possible by turning OFF certain components. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings...
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... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 38 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 38 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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... the touchpad buttons 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON...
... the touchpad buttons 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. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON...
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... 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! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not...
... 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! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not...
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... decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
... decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
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... part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook...
... part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook...
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... Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
... Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
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... again. 2. Hardware Problem - A. If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
... again. 2. Hardware Problem - A. If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
... running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Adapter problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to detect them to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check...
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... - WARNING! Software Problem - Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. If you have installed software applications...
... - WARNING! Software Problem - Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. If you have installed software applications...
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... latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash 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...
... latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash 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...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. A-14...
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... when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important...
... when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important...