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... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 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...
... models 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 Connecting Subwoofer (on selected models 71 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...
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... to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them...
... to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you to use them...
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...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook...fire. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to ...
...power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook...fire. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to ...
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...-in speakers. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
...-in speakers. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 20 Notebook PC User Manual SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
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... Serial Bus) port is compatible 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 8 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the later section for connection to a local network. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio...
... Serial Bus) port is compatible 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 connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 8 USB Port (3.0) (on selected models) This port also supports USB Charger+ function that helps charge the connected USB device even when the Notebook PC is powered off. Refer to the later section for connection to a local network. Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio...
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... software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is used to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will display a message on the screen when you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives...
... software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is used to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will display a message on the screen when you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is installed as a carrying bag. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives...
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... be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically...
... be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. By doing this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to Sleep. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically...
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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. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The colored...
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. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 39 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The colored...
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... LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching 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). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad 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...
... LOCKED (disabled). This allows switching 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). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook PC User Manual Locking the touchpad 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...
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... the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Off: Battery power is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will be in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). a,b,c). 44 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to type using...
... the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Off: Battery power is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will be in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 10% (without AC power). a,b,c). 44 Notebook PC User Manual Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to type using...
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... else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 57 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, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT...
... else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 57 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, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT...
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... itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities.
... itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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... user's password is set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To set , then this only limits access to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is then cleared. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). 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...
... user's password is set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To set , then this only limits access to enter the User Password whenever you power on password and must be asked when you would like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Password is then cleared. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). 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...
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..., all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility...
..., all USB device will be disabled. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader UNLOCKED LOCKED [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The USB Interface Security settings can only be altered when you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility...
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... access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You will have to set , then this is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set up the user password. 4. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility...
... access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you fail to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password User Password Status NCrOeTatINe SNTeAwLLPEaDssword NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You will have to set , then this is only asked to enter user password first (if there is then set up the user password. 4. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility...
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.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still...
.... Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still...
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... system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect...
... system load. 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. visit a local service center for replacement. Adapter problem; Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect...
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...: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem -
...: Unkown FS0 FS1 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem -
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... instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
... instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
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A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important...
A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important...