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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory 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...
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... Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
... Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. The following are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual...
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... uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose...
... uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose...
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... Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected...
... Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected...
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This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data...
This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data...
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... and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you turn it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. When the test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always...
... and is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary, you turn it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. When the test is part of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always...
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... full operation on demand. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can be found in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by...
... full operation on demand. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to activate this option.You can be found in this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by...
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... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
... not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
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... allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Locking the touchpad will...
... allows switching between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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. Locking the touchpad will...
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... before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
... before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
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... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory...
... external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory...
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Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does...
Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that have been preinstalled.The support disc does...
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... 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. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. Password is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To set . Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
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... discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
... discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
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...local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual...
...local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual...
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... purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove additional memory. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. These utilities and BIOS files can...
... purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Remove additional memory. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. These utilities and BIOS files can...
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...;a��i�n� 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version...
...;a��i�n� 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 Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: K53SD Version...
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.... Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new...
.... Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new...
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Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes...
Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes...
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... system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D�...
... system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D�...