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... Devices 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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 57 Optical Drive (on selected models 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network Connection 70 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 72 USB Charger+...75 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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... used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual...
... used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual...
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... and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT... enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery....
... and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT... enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery....
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.... 3 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities 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...
.... 3 Battery Lock - Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities 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...
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... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21
... eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 6 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21
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Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without...
Notebook PC User Manual 25 USB Charger+ (on selected models) The feature allows you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on mode. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without...
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... screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
... screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. Notebook PC User Manual 33 If necessary, you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
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... this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. 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...
... this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Hibernate saves more power compared to keep (refresh) the data. 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...
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... Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen...
... Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen...
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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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through...
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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through...
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... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! Flash memory card...
... flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 61 WARNING! Flash memory card...
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... operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order...
... operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order...
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... INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
... INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The Administrator Password is a power on the Notebook PC (enter BIOS or OS). Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. You will have Administrator rights. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
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... Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. 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. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
... Inc. If you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings can only be locked and hidden simultaneously. 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. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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... access to set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to Setup and is set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User...
... access to set Master Password before setting the User Password. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Click Set User Password and repeat the previous steps to Setup and is set the HDD password: 1. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual HDD Password Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User...
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... ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - System Unstable...
... ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - System Unstable...
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..., use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
..., use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; If none of the above help, try restoring your data to decrease system load. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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...Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled...
...Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Software Problem - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume ASUS EASY OVER-CLOCK Internal Pointing Device [Disabled...
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... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
... onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. From Start Menu, go to Microsoft,you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive.Ensure to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook...