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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 1 Wireless Switch (on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary...
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). 1 Wireless Switch (on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual Windows software settings are necessary...
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... 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in high- This Notebook PC has a built-in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch 18 Notebook PC User Manual speed memory card reader that...
... 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in high- This Notebook PC has a built-in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch 18 Notebook PC User Manual speed memory card reader that...
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... select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery...
... select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery...
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... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 20 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
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...Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Optical Drive (on selected models 65 Hard Disk Drive 68 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...73 Network Connection 73 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 75 Modem Connection (on selected models 77 Windows Wireless Network Connection 78 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 80 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)(on selected models 83 Enabling TPM Support 84 Clearing TPM Secured Data 84 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...
...Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Optical Drive (on selected models 65 Hard Disk Drive 68 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...73 Network Connection 73 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 75 Modem Connection (on selected models 77 Windows Wireless Network Connection 78 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 80 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)(on selected models 83 Enabling TPM Support 84 Clearing TPM Secured Data 84 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...
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...wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for description. 4 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 two meters. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See USB Port for use . 2 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support...
...wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for description. 4 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 two meters. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). See USB Port for use . 2 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support...
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... 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write data to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players...
... 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in highspeed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write data to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players...
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... Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
... Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features...
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... the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 45 Windows software settings are...
... the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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 fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual 45 Windows software settings are...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting...
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... from STD. Touchpad Lock Key (on the display. Applying or removing the power adapter will lock (disable) the built-in the desktop. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is opened. Notebook PC User Manual 51 The power switch only works when the display panel is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). Refer to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The selected mode is powered off, pressing...
... from STD. Touchpad Lock Key (on the display. Applying or removing the power adapter will lock (disable) the built-in the desktop. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is opened. Notebook PC User Manual 51 The power switch only works when the display panel is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). Refer to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The selected mode is powered off, pressing...
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... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
... of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot...
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... Version 1.28.1119. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. will appear. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabling TPM Support Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Aptio Setup Utility - IMPORTANT! O.S. You should routinely backup your TPM security data. Reset of platform is required. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit...
... Version 1.28.1119. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. will appear. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabling TPM Support Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Aptio Setup Utility - IMPORTANT! O.S. You should routinely backup your TPM security data. Reset of platform is required. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit...
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... preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Some of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and...
... preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Some of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and...
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... and try again. 3. A. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or...
... and try again. 3. A. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try restoring your data to read or...
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... equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem -
... equipped with a wireless card? Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem -
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... Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [NOrmal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform...
... Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [NOrmal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform...
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... DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected 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. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected 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. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... powered ON. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...