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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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... models and territories. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! 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 manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
... models and territories. There may be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! 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 manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook...
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... and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Do...
... and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Do...
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... and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
... and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the...
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... be used to connect the Notebook PC' s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used 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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
... be used to connect the Notebook PC' s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used 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, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 22 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of devices...
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... may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
... may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON...
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... requires power to see this mode. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and...
... requires power to see this mode. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this option. Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and...
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...key with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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 sleep button setting 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 (on selected models...
...key with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 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 sleep button setting 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 (on selected models...
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.... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up...
.... 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. NOTE: Selected models have an 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 Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up...
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...forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual This Notebook PC...
...forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. SD / MMC IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual This Notebook PC...
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... of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
... of hardware and software support may vary depending 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 its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not...
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..., Inc. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Boot Device 1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this...
..., Inc. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Boot Device 1. System BIOS Settings The BIOS screens in this...
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... length 3 Maximum length 20 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Type in ����...
... length 3 Maximum length 20 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Type in ����...
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... interface you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
... interface you log in with Administrator privilege. 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. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1208. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 External Ports BlueTooth CMOS Camera Card Reader LocK UnLock [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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... entered to enter user password first (if there is only asked to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log 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. You will have to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup...
... entered to enter user password first (if there is only asked to boot or enter Setup. Password is a power on the Notebook PC and cannot enter the operating system if you log 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. You will have to enter the correct passwords. HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. 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 - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. 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 - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver...
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... by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If you have...
... by some viruses, use anti-virus software to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Battery problem; A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If you have...
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...] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Copyright...
...] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit POST Logo Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Copyright...
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... Start to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows...
... Start to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows...
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... unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data...
... unusable. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to back up all your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data...