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... 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 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 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 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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... Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual You are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation...
... Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be followed to prevent damage to use them. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. About This User's Manual You are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation...
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... work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing...
... work surfaces. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives...
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... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used...
... digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used...
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... Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model...
... Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is not recommended to buy extras for use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. WARNING! If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered...
... may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. WARNING! If necessary, you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that is used to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered...
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... the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use...
... the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use...
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...): 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 power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display...
...): 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 power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 44 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display...
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... touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter 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...
... touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter 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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... AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Orange ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). 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 the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly...
... AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 51 Orange Blinking: Battery power is activated. Orange ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). 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 the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly...
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... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. 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...
... location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. 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. 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...
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... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects...
... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual 65 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) (This is installed. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects...
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... compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
... compatibility of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your...
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then cleared. To set , then this only limits access to Setup...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then cleared. To set , then this only limits access to Setup...
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... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to...
... your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Update the BIOS to...
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.... 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for repair. D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system...
.... 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. visit a local service center for repair. D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system...
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... and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST 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. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults" on...
... and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST 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. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults" on...
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... setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option...
... setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc...
... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc...