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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Internal...
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... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories...
... information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories...
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... 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 the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT short circuit the contacts...
... 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 the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT short circuit the contacts...
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... the battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. When the battery pack is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... the battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. When the battery pack is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is used to a local network. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic...
Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is used to a local network. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic...
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Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or ...
Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or ...
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... a boot menu with any materials that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with an operating system. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook...
... a boot menu with any materials that will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with an operating system. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the BIOS Setup program. When the test is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook...
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... activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. 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...
... activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual The power management features are made through the Power menu in use by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. 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...
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... of the function keys. 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. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
... of the function keys. 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. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
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... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
... Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 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 the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only...
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... memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
... memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card...
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... itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided...
... itself.The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided...
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In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set . Password is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�...
In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set . Password is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To clear the password: 1. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�...
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... engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Unknown Reason - If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try...
... engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Unknown Reason - If not the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If problem still persists, try...
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... another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... another location before recovering. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility...
... drive to select and update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility...
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... Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to its original working...
... Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to its original working...
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... onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD...
... onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD...
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... system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...
... system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15...