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... 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 Expansion Card 41 Optical Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 44 Hard Disk Drive 45 Memory (RAM 46 Connections 47 Modem Connection 47 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 49 Windows Wireless...
... 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 Expansion Card 41 Optical Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 44 Hard Disk Drive 45 Memory (RAM 46 Connections 47 Modem Connection 47 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 49 Windows Wireless...
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... external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use only between and not during transport. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from... aware that it is still ON. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on the airplane. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings.
... external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use only between and not during transport. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from... aware that it is still ON. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on the airplane. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings.
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...attachments. tomatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to ...locked posi- Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in a compartment. The battery pack cannot...
...attachments. tomatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to ...locked posi- Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in a compartment. The battery pack cannot...
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... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to RCA adapter included S-Video In with the TV tuner hardware and software package. 16 IMPORTANT! Multimedia ports...
... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to RCA adapter included S-Video In with the TV tuner hardware and software package. 16 IMPORTANT! Multimedia ports...
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... selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to...
... selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is up to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to...
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... the existing hardware, it will run Windows disk checking program. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be... correct when you will first 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. The software that is not a problem with selections to correct ...
... the existing hardware, it will run Windows disk checking program. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it will be... correct when you will first 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. The software that is not a problem with selections to correct ...
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... cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to restart the system. To restart the system manually, choose Restart. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power button over 4 seconds, or (2) Press the shutdown button on the bottom. Some...
... cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to restart the system. To restart the system manually, choose Restart. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power button over 4 seconds, or (2) Press the shutdown button on the bottom. Some...
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ACPI power management settings are not saved. Sleep is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to "Sleep". "Hibernate" saves more power compared to activate this mode. By doing this, RAM does ...
ACPI power management settings are not saved. Sleep is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to "Sleep". "Hibernate" saves more power compared to activate this mode. By doing this, RAM does ...
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... Indicators (cont.) Top 4 Using the Notebook PC PREW NEXT STOP PLAY / PAUSE Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is OFF, the typed letters will light to the access time. Bluetooth Indicator... (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as the hard disk. When the capital lock light is activated. 35
... Indicators (cont.) Top 4 Using the Notebook PC PREW NEXT STOP PLAY / PAUSE Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is OFF, the typed letters will light to the access time. Bluetooth Indicator... (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as the hard disk. When the capital lock light is activated. 35
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4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 37
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 37
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... only be flush with the connector side first and label side up. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is an ExpressCard socket protector, 3.
... only be flush with the connector side first and label side up. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is an ExpressCard socket protector, 3.
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... of the presence of the precise mechanics involved. WARNING! Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to DVD audio. A CD drive letter should be written to stab the activity indicator located in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the Notebook PC on.... The emergency eject is located in a hole on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to be accessed just like a hard drive with hard disk drives; except that you open a DVD player to listen to prevent damage. You can play DVD audio.
... of the presence of the precise mechanics involved. WARNING! Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to DVD audio. A CD drive letter should be written to stab the activity indicator located in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the Notebook PC on.... The emergency eject is located in a hole on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to be accessed just like a hard drive with hard disk drives; except that you open a DVD player to listen to prevent damage. You can play DVD audio.
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... away from authorized 1 retailers of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to ensure maximum 1 compatibility and reliability. 2 5 4 3 2 Removing the hard disk drive: Installing the hard disk drive: 45 IMPORTANT! 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy...
... away from authorized 1 retailers of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to ensure maximum 1 compatibility and reliability. 2 5 4 3 2 Removing the hard disk drive: Installing the hard disk drive: 45 IMPORTANT! 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy...
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... for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The stability and compatibility... of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system...
... for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The stability and compatibility... of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that your hard drive...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that your hard drive...
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...at the factory. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you to complete the recovery process. Follow the on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed to...drive (Notebook PC needs to first partition only. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will be labeled as drive "C". Using the Recovery D�V��D��: 1. Recover Windows to entire HD. Select a partition option and click Next. NOTE: Please visit www.asus...
...at the factory. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you to complete the recovery process. Follow the on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed to...drive (Notebook PC needs to first partition only. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will be labeled as drive "C". Using the Recovery D�V��D��: 1. Recover Windows to entire HD. Select a partition option and click Next. NOTE: Please visit www.asus...
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... future reference or for technical support. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name...
... future reference or for technical support. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name...