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... Devices 54 Optical Drive (on selected models 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 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 USB Charger+...72 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Devices 54 Optical Drive (on selected models 54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 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 USB Charger+...72 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
... operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Notes for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 press or touch the display panel. DO NOT...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 press or touch the display panel. DO NOT...
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... The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual...
... The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 18 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 7 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on selected models) The feature allows you to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 7 USB Port 3.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is working under system power on selected models) The feature allows you to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. If you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is not a problem with an operating...
... part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. If you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is not a problem with an operating...
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... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and...
... the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and...
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... the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
... 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. (on selected models): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect...
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... immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, 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. 58 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient...
... immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, 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. 58 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient...
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... a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of hardware and software support may...
... a solution. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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. A recovery disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of hardware and software support may...
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... Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW Delete Boot Option P0: WDC WD7500BPKT-80PK4T0 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. Aptio Setup Utility - A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright...
... Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P2: MATSHITABD-MLT...] [P0: WDC WD7500BPKT...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Device BBS Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option P2: MATSHITABD-MLT UJ240AFW Delete Boot Option P0: WDC WD7500BPKT-80PK4T0 Disabled : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. Aptio Setup Utility - A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright...
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... Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Re-type to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
... Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Security Boot Policy [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To set , then this is only asked to enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Re-type to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS...
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External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and ...
External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and ...
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...enter the correct passwords. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3Create New Password Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual The password length must be asked for when entering Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating...
...enter the correct passwords. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in the following range: Minimum length 3Create New Password Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password Secure Boot control HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual The password length must be asked for when entering Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating...
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.... Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2.
.... Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - A. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2.
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... another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc...
... another location before recovering. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc...
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... Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem...
... Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start 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. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start 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. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Follow...
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... OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back...
... OK to restore the image. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back...
