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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 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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... on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
... on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories...
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... moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety...
... moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety...
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... lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... lock must be held in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
... peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by right clicking the optical drive in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
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... need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration...
... need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration...
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...] to activate this mode. When you resume your work if 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. Recover by pressing any are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is...
...] to activate this mode. When you resume your work if 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. Recover by pressing any are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is...
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... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in...
... the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; 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.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in...
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... indicator between various power saving modes. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter...
... indicator between various power saving modes. Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between 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. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. This allows switching between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter...
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... storage devices. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent 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. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual...
... storage devices. IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent 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. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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...
...! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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...a solution. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual...
...a solution. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Administrator 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password...
...Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Administrator 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to the...
... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to the...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. Wireless Card...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. D. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. Wireless Card...
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... you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING...
... you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. WARNING...
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...65533; 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform...
...65533; 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform...
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...problems with the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). IMPORTANT! Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to its original working state. Select a partition option...
...problems with the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). IMPORTANT! Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to its original working state. Select a partition option...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. ...
Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. ...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. 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 do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. 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 do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive...