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... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual
... the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual
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... software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 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 sites or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port...
... software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 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 sites or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port...
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... Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Partition options: Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or...
... Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Select a partition option and click Next. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Partition options: Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or...
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... the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to...
... the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to...
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... instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual...
... instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your hard drive. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual...
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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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... Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual...
... Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual...
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... The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
... The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
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... available drives. This indicates that is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the system. WARNING! This record is finished, you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be seen. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... available drives. This indicates that is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the system. WARNING! This record is finished, you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will be seen. When the test is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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... the BIOS Setup. Because RAM is not in use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use by turning OFF certain components. The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are...
... the BIOS Setup. Because RAM is not in use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use by turning OFF certain components. The power management features are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM...
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... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 41 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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...
... speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 41 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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...
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SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 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. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example...
SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 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. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example...
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... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
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...-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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 set . Password...
...-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. 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 set . Password...
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... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! C. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system...
Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! C. Battery problem; You will see taskbar), close them . 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system...
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... Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... Updating the BIOS. 1. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
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.... 4. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...
.... 4. Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook...