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... Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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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... persons. IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks...
... persons. IMPORTANT! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks...
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... not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose...
... not shove any part of the body to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose...
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... memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring 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 used to keep the battery...
... memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring 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 used to keep the battery...
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... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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... battery pack's useful life will depend on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 33 Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
... battery pack's useful life will depend on the number times it is higher than the outside temperature. If there is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 33 Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service...
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... through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On...
... through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On...
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... and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can be found in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down...
... and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you can be found in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). When you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down...
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... screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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This allows switching 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system 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...
This allows switching 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. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system 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...
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...Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light...
...Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 49 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light...
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... change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
... change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Disconnect 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.) (This is installed. WARNING! The actual location...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 63 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Disconnect 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.) (This is installed. WARNING! The actual location...
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... pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC...
... pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC...
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... Description Set the system boot order. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then...
... Description Set the system boot order. 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. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit I/O Interface Security Version 2.01.1204. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then...
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... System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
... System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN...
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... data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - C. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. A. FAN / Thermal Why is air...
... data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - C. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 B. A. FAN / Thermal Why is air...
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... 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
... 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function...
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... the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. 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"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
... the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. 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"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. According to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual
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... labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��...
... labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��...