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... Caring for the Touchpad 52 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 52 Storage Devices 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 54 Memory (RAM 55 Connections...56 Network Connection 56 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 58 Windows Wireless Network Connection 60 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 62 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
... Caring for the Touchpad 52 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 52 Storage Devices 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 54 Memory (RAM 55 Connections...56 Network Connection 56 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 58 Windows Wireless Network Connection 60 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 62 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
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... safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook...
... safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook...
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... display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
... display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove...
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... hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is installed...
... hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is installed...
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.... 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. 4 LAN Port The...
.... 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. 4 LAN Port The...
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... the Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Left Side 1 2 3 4 56 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or...
... the Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Left Side 1 2 3 4 56 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 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...
... keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in speakers. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 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...
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... carry or cover a Notebook PC that is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This record is used to enter the BIOS Setup. In...
... carry or cover a Notebook PC that is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 30 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This record is used to enter the BIOS Setup. In...
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... reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will close all applications and ask if you want to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
... reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will close all applications and ask if you want to save your Notebook PC is not in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF.
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... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
... display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Notebook PC User Manual 39 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Notebook PC User Manual 39 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons...
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... the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 54 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 54 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some...
... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Some...
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...;n��c�e�d� Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the system boot order. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 P0: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Device 1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference...
...;n��c�e�d� Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot PXE ROM [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the system boot order. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 P0: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Device 1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this section are for reference...
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... the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. 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. To set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password...
... the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then set. 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. To set , then this is then cleared. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password...
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... read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
... read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
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... the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to...
... the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Symptom & Solutions: A. visit a local service center for assistance. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to...
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... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Internal Pointing Device [L1] [L1] [No] [4] [Disabled] [Static] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Follow the instructions shown. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS...
... Sound Speaker Volume ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Internal Pointing Device [L1] [L1] [No] [4] [Disabled] [Static] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Follow the instructions shown. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS...
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... of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery...
... updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery...