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...Left Side...1-9 Keyboard Usage...1-10 Special Function Keys 1-10 Touchpad Usage...1-12 Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models 1-12 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series 2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid...
...Left Side...1-9 Keyboard Usage...1-10 Special Function Keys 1-10 Touchpad Usage...1-12 Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models 1-12 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series 2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid...
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... fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions...
... fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions...
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... discharging cycles. Remember to charge the battery pack when your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can cause hearing damage or loss. ASUS 1225/R252 Series vii However, it is in use. There are three main types of the volume control as well as it takes...
... discharging cycles. Remember to charge the battery pack when your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can cause hearing damage or loss. ASUS 1225/R252 Series vii However, it is in use. There are three main types of the volume control as well as it takes...
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... use. 5 Display Panel 6 Power Switch (Windows) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. When enabled, the corresponding wireless/bluetooth indicator lights up. Slide the switch to the left to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Press the switch once to turn OFF your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series and recovering from standby mode. Slide the switch to the middle to turn ON and hold it to open and close the camera cover...
... use. 5 Display Panel 6 Power Switch (Windows) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. When enabled, the corresponding wireless/bluetooth indicator lights up. Slide the switch to the left to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Press the switch once to turn OFF your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series and recovering from standby mode. Slide the switch to the middle to turn ON and hold it to open and close the camera cover...
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Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as that of a desktop mouse. 10 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned ON and blinks slowly when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned OFF. 8 Keyboard The keyboard differs for each territory. 9 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons provides the same functions as follows: Powered ON High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (11%-94%) Low battery power (0%-10%) With Adapter Green ON...
Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as that of a desktop mouse. 10 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned ON and blinks slowly when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned OFF. 8 Keyboard The keyboard differs for each territory. 9 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons provides the same functions as follows: Powered ON High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (11%-94%) Low battery power (0%-10%) With Adapter Green ON...
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ASUS 1225/R252 Series 1-5 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models with built-in capital lock mode. Capital Lock Indicator When this indicator lights. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights up, it indicates that the keyboard is written to or read from the disk drive. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is only applicable on selected models).
ASUS 1225/R252 Series 1-5 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models with built-in capital lock mode. Capital Lock Indicator When this indicator lights. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights up, it indicates that the keyboard is written to or read from the disk drive. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is only applicable on selected models).
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... charging or operation. DO NOT PUT YOUR ASUS 1225/R252 Series ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series while it is properly installed, it automatically locks in operation. DO NOT use on this ASUS 1225/R252 Series.The battery...
... charging or operation. DO NOT PUT YOUR ASUS 1225/R252 Series ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series while it is properly installed, it automatically locks in operation. DO NOT use on this ASUS 1225/R252 Series.The battery...
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... jack function. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charge+ (on this side of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. 12 3 4 5 6 1 Headphone Output Jack This combo jack can read SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC cards. 6 15 pin D-Sub Display (Monitor) Output 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Launch the USB Charge+ application from a fixed object. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. Plug in a microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 2 Microphone Jack This microphone jack is sleeping...
... jack function. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charge+ (on this side of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. 12 3 4 5 6 1 Headphone Output Jack This combo jack can read SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC cards. 6 15 pin D-Sub Display (Monitor) Output 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Launch the USB Charge+ application from a fixed object. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. Plug in a microphone and follow the screen instruction to switch the audio jack function. 2 Microphone Jack This microphone jack is sleeping...
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... USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with this jack supplies power to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the USB port and device you use. 3 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with USB 3.0, 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices...
... USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with this jack supplies power to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the USB port and device you use. 3 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with USB 3.0, 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices...
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...) (Wireless Models Only): Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Volume down (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Touchpad (F9): Toggles the touchpad function on/off the display backlight. LCD backlight on/off (F7): Turns off . Sleep (F1): Places your ASUS 1225/R252 Series in the Notification area after activation. Mute (F10): Mutes the speaker. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
...) (Wireless Models Only): Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Volume down (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Touchpad (F9): Toggles the touchpad function on/off the display backlight. LCD backlight on/off (F7): Turns off . Sleep (F1): Places your ASUS 1225/R252 Series in the Notification area after activation. Mute (F10): Mutes the speaker. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys...
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... of working data. Turn ON your ASUS 1225/R252 Series Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this ASUS 1225/R252 Series. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use a different adapter to remove the battery pack while your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Powering on your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series These are only quick instructions for using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series is...
... of working data. Turn ON your ASUS 1225/R252 Series Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this ASUS 1225/R252 Series. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use a different adapter to remove the battery pack while your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Powering on your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series These are only quick instructions for using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series is...
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... Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
... Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
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... removing the power adapter. If your external monitor functions abnormally in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode. Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, press + repeatedly to switch the display mode to LCD Only or LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to High Performance or Super Performance. 3-6 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
... removing the power adapter. If your external monitor functions abnormally in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode. Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, press + repeatedly to switch the display mode to LCD Only or LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to High Performance or Super Performance. 3-6 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
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With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. ASUS 1225/R252 Series 3-7 Access ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you are subject to change without notice. ASUS WebStorage ASUS 1225/R252 Series users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to the Internet. The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. Game Park (on models. • The names of the desktop. Accesss Sharing...
With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. ASUS 1225/R252 Series 3-7 Access ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you are subject to change without notice. ASUS WebStorage ASUS 1225/R252 Series users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to the Internet. The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. Game Park (on models. • The names of the desktop. Accesss Sharing...
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... over the world. 3-8 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series When enabled, two modes are available for you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your ASUS 1225/R252 Series is disabled by default. The feature is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. LocaleMe (on selected models) LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for your webcam. Experience Font Resizer Font...
... over the world. 3-8 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series When enabled, two modes are available for you to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your ASUS 1225/R252 Series is disabled by default. The feature is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. LocaleMe (on selected models) LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for your webcam. Experience Font Resizer Font...
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... "Instant On" feature will be automatically disabled so the SHUT DOWN button in the Start Menu will not be changed to the SLEEP function before all updates are completed. Boingo (on selected models) Zero-wait system restarting gets you easy access to global Wi-Fi services with saved system status. Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world...
... "Instant On" feature will be automatically disabled so the SHUT DOWN button in the Start Menu will not be changed to the SLEEP function before all updates are completed. Boingo (on selected models) Zero-wait system restarting gets you easy access to global Wi-Fi services with saved system status. Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world...
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... models) Say goodbye to the playlist of a render device. Without the need of an access point, just right-click the file and it to the mess of wires and complicated settings of media you to play your home. Just select your ASUS 1225/R252 Series Slide the switch repeatedly to switch the camera zoom level from available media servers, select the type of wireless...
... models) Say goodbye to the playlist of a render device. Without the need of an access point, just right-click the file and it to the mess of wires and complicated settings of media you to play your home. Just select your ASUS 1225/R252 Series Slide the switch repeatedly to switch the camera zoom level from available media servers, select the type of wireless...
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... than one USB storage device is connected to back up the recovery files 1. Back up your important data beforehand ASUS 1225/R252 Series 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • Please connect the storage device to USB 2.0 port. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to backup your...
... than one USB storage device is connected to back up the recovery files 1. Back up your important data beforehand ASUS 1225/R252 Series 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • Please connect the storage device to USB 2.0 port. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to backup your...
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....ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html ASUS 1225/R252 Series A-3 Canada's REL (Radio Equipment List) can be used in such a manner such that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference, including interference that the...
....ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html ASUS 1225/R252 Series A-3 Canada's REL (Radio Equipment List) can be used in such a manner such that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference, including interference that the...
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... the environment. ASUS 1225/R252 Series A-9 To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on Freedos and Linux-based products. In addition, please visit http://www. gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with...
... the environment. ASUS 1225/R252 Series A-9 To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on Freedos and Linux-based products. In addition, please visit http://www. gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with...