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...Usage Illustrations 56 Caring for the Touchpad 59 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless ...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 Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
...Usage Illustrations 56 Caring for the Touchpad 59 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless ...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 Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
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Bottom Temperature Please do not allow your body from the moving fan blades. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the base will rise during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook ... keyboard and display panel. The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for extended periods of time.The surface temperature of the hard disk surface during normal operation, particularly when AC power is still ON. DC fan Warning: Please notice the DC fan is latched securely in the...
Bottom Temperature Please do not allow your body from the moving fan blades. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the base will rise during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook ... keyboard and display panel. The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for extended periods of time.The surface temperature of the hard disk surface during normal operation, particularly when AC power is still ON. DC fan Warning: Please notice the DC fan is latched securely in the...
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... to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured....the battery pack, 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 the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used...
... to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured....the battery pack, 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 the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used...
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...) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a single cable. Ensure that most peripherals can be connected...
...) port is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on a single cable. Ensure that most peripherals can be connected...
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... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal...
... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal...
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...with a boot menu with any materials that is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is created by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. ...If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you to...
...with a boot menu with any materials that is powered ON with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. This indicates that the hard disk is created by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it back ON. ...If you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you to...
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...If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your...for more effective scan and repair but the process will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... IMPORTANT! To ...
...If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your...for more effective scan and repair but the process will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... IMPORTANT! To ...
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To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." IMPORTANT! Some installation processes will ...
To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." IMPORTANT! Some installation processes will ...
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... reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to see this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for critical cooling when temperature exceeds...
... reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to see this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for critical cooling when temperature exceeds...
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When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 52 Notebook PC User Manual
When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 52 Notebook PC User Manual
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...an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Handle the Notebook PC gently...is dropped. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines ...
...an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Handle the Notebook PC gently...is dropped. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines ...
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1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. Notebook PC User Manual 63
1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. Notebook PC User Manual 63
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... that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or ...working order. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual ...
... that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or ...working order. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual ...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General... Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled ...
... Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General... Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled ...
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...Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Read... the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes only the...
...Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Read... the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes only the...
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Follow the 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. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook ...models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen ...
Follow the 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. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook ...models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen ...
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... the system recovery. 5. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2.
... the system recovery. 5. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2.