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... Touchpad Disabling 49 Storage Devices 51 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 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 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 49 Storage Devices 51 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 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 Internal...
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... follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Getting Started Gives you information...
... follows: WARNING! Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this manual. Getting Started Gives you information...
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... environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
... environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in fire. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose...
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... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock...
... the specifications for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Manual The manual battery lock...
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... from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. Right Side 1 2 3 45 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor...
... from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. Right Side 1 2 3 45 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor...
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.... Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 6 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. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
.... Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 6 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. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. This indicates that will...
... ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. This indicates that will...
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... never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are designed to save your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 34 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep...
... never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are designed to save your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in this mode.) 34 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep...
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... wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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...
... wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between the Notebook...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between the Notebook...
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Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 51 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may...
Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 51 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may...
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... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system...
... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system...
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...Inc. Boot Device 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 P0: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
...Inc. Boot Device 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 P0: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
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... Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. Copyright...
... Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Setup and is then cleared. Copyright...
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... using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try restoring your local service...
... using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try restoring your local service...
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... repair. D. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. 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. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
... repair. D. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. 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. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works...
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... BIOS flashing process. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - If you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the Internet before you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. A. Remove additional memory. WARNING! DO NOT connect to protect yourself from the ASUS...
... BIOS flashing process. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - If you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to the Internet before you have installed software applications recently, they may not be an "Open policy file error" message. A. Remove additional memory. WARNING! DO NOT connect to protect yourself from the ASUS...
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...;�i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash VT-d Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS FancyStart Internal Pointing Device [No] [4] [Disabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Turbo33 CPU Voltage (AC) CPU Voltage (DC) VCCP PM_LEVELHIGH# VCO Tunning DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing SATA Configuration [Enabled] [VID+100mV] [VID+50mV...
...;�i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash VT-d Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS FancyStart Internal Pointing Device [No] [4] [Disabled] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. Turbo33 CPU Voltage (AC) CPU Voltage (DC) VCCP PM_LEVELHIGH# VCO Tunning DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing SATA Configuration [Enabled] [VID+100mV] [VID+50mV...
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... Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
... Recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
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... else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process...
... else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process...