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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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... notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that...
... notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Gives you to use them. Vital information that...
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Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety...
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety...
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... lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
... lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
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... button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
... button for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in proportion to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
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... the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with an operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen when you receive the Notebook PC. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at...
... the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. If you need to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of the system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with an operating system. This indicates that will display a message on the screen when you receive the Notebook PC. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at...
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..." will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work...
..." will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are designed to save your Notebook PC is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are turned OFF. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work...
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... sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN...
... sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN...
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... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key...
... UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Power4Gear Hybrid (Fn+Space Bar): This key...
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... chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-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 bus. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC...
... chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-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 bus. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC...
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... all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to...
... all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Refer to...
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... pre-configured in good working order. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
... pre-configured in good working order. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
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... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then cleared. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot...
... try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try again. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. System Unstable Cannot...
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..., use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. D. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom...
..., use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! If none of the above help, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? visit a local service center for replacement. D. B. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Symptom...
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... Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. A. Remove additional memory. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded...
... Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. A. Remove additional memory. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to un-install them in DOS mode. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded...
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... "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���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...
... "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���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...
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...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. Select the language you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [Enter] to entire HD. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only...
...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. Select the language you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [Enter] to entire HD. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only...
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... 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
... 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] 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 boot from the Recovery DVD...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] 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 boot from the Recovery DVD...
