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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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 USB Charger+...75 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...
... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 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 USB Charger+...75 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...
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... User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional...
... User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of importance as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional...
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... and instructions. Except as described in fire. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... and instructions. Except as described in fire. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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... 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 locked position after the memory is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
... 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 locked position after the memory is not connected. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
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... does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of...
... does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of...
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... digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power...
... digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 USB Port (3.0, on selected models / 2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power...
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... a boot menu with any materials that is created by using the hot keys. Notebook PC User Manual 33 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. WARNING! This record is powered ON with selections to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
... a boot menu with any materials that is created by using the hot keys. Notebook PC User Manual 33 To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. WARNING! This record is powered ON with selections to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
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... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
... work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 43 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function...
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... may change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader...
... may change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.The built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 61 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader...
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....The support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to 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. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
....The support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to 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. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3
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..., select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password...
..., select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. The Administrator Password is set . Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password...
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.... 2. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
.... 2. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UNLOCKED] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - If...
... NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set Master Password Set User Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked to enter user password first (if there is one), then HDD user password when you power on password and must be altered when you fail to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - If...
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... recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
... recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
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...the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You...
...the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. D. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; Mechanical Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You...
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... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive...
... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Turbo] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. SVM Mode Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive...
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... Start Menu, go to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
... Start Menu, go to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC.According to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
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...: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��...
...: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��...