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... Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory 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 Internal Modem...
... Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory 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 Internal Modem...
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... Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
... Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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... carrying security cards or remembering passwords. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after software setup. 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as your...
... carrying security cards or remembering passwords. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is available after software setup. 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as your...
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... reliability. Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required...
... reliability. Notebook PC User Manual Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is installed. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required...
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... jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 21 Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power...
... jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 21 Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power...
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... created by using the BIOS Setup program. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the system. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk...
... created by using the BIOS Setup program. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the system. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk...
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... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. The power management features are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
... the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. The power management features are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. In Power Options, you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will...
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... of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 41 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Applying or 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode...
... in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Applying or 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode...
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..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
..., copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
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... if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... Administrator's password is set the password: 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. To set , then this is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field...
... Administrator's password is set the password: 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. To set , then this is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 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. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Confirm New Password field...
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... again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
... again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it...
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... with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. A. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal...
... with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. A. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal...
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... 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. 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 to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
... 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. 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 to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
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... writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure...
... system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure...
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... microphone. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack. Power supplied through this jack automatically disables the built-in use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... microphone. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from audio devices. Notebook PC User Manual Use this jack. Power supplied through this jack automatically disables the built-in use the supplied power adapter. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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... instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. 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 be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Ensure to...
Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be unusable. 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 be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Ensure to...