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... 42 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 43 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 45 Storage Devices 48 Expansion Card 48 Optical Drive 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Modem Connection (on selected models 54 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models...
... 42 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 43 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 45 Storage Devices 48 Expansion Card 48 Optical Drive 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Modem Connection (on selected models 54 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models...
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... placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport X-ray machines. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is still ON. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic...
... placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport X-ray machines. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is still ON. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic...
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...to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit...pack secured. When the battery pack is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for compactness and may ...
...to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Visit...pack secured. When the battery pack is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Manual The manual battery lock is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for compactness and may ...
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2 Knowing the Parts 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is optional. The secondary hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. This hard disk drive bay may be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on hard disk drive upgrades for information on your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your purchase. 17
2 Knowing the Parts 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is optional. The secondary hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. This hard disk drive bay may be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on hard disk drive upgrades for information on your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for your purchase. 17
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... or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
... or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
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... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. This feature is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration...
... connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. This feature is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration...
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...the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it 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. WARNING! The POST includes a record of the Notebook... upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after turning OFF your Notebook PC in data loss. 28 IMPORTANT! Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating...
...the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it 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. WARNING! The POST includes a record of the Notebook... upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after turning OFF your Notebook PC in data loss. 28 IMPORTANT! Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating...
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... system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. doing so can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of the power switch can be prompted...
... system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. doing so can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of the power switch can be prompted...
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... will blink in this , RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can be found in the...
... will blink in this , RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can be found in the...
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The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as the hard disk. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for ...easier numeric data input. A, B, C). 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators (cont.) Top Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is activated when lighted. When the capital lock light is activated when lighted. a,b,c). 36 Number Lock ...
The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as the hard disk. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for ...easier numeric data input. A, B, C). 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators (cont.) Top Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is activated when lighted. When the capital lock light is activated when lighted. a,b,c). 36 Number Lock ...
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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 (on selected models) Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 39
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 (on selected models) Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 39
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... ExpressCard inwards and release to various data storage devices. 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. Insert the ExpressCard with the Notebook PC when fully inserted...
... ExpressCard inwards and release to various data storage devices. 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. Insert the ExpressCard with the Notebook PC when fully inserted...
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...CD, it may require that nothing can allow CD-RW discs to be accessed just like a hard drive with hard disk drives; Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the... CD. WARNING! If the CD disc is closed. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive or DVD+CD-RW drive... case the electronic eject does not work. Note: Make sure not to Audio CD The optical drives can play DVD audio. Keep in the same area. Listening to stab the activity indicator located ...
...CD, it may require that nothing can allow CD-RW discs to be accessed just like a hard drive with hard disk drives; Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the... CD. WARNING! If the CD disc is closed. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive or DVD+CD-RW drive... case the electronic eject does not work. Note: Make sure not to Audio CD The optical drives can play DVD audio. Keep in the same area. Listening to stab the activity indicator located ...
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....) before they happen. Removing the Primary HDD: Installing the Primary HDD: 52 The secondary hard disk drive is dropped. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be empty or contain an optional...
....) before they happen. Removing the Primary HDD: Installing the Primary HDD: 52 The secondary hard disk drive is dropped. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be empty or contain an optional...
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The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality ... provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that have been pre-installed. A-6 If updates or replacement...
The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality ... provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that have been pre-installed. A-6 If updates or replacement...
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.... 4. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Configuration Utility.. 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # 0 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP0410DTG564WP 1 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP1400DEG1XRGN Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk ...RAID Disk 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to Non-RAID 2. You can create a RAID set from the built-in hard disk drives. Press to start the RAID utitliy. Press + to save the configuration and exit the BIOS setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Set ...
.... 4. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Configuration Utility.. 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # 0 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP0410DTG564WP 1 Hitachi HTS72202 02DP1400DEG1XRGN Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk ...RAID Disk 186.3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to Non-RAID 2. You can create a RAID set from the built-in hard disk drives. Press to start the RAID utitliy. Press + to save the configuration and exit the BIOS setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Set ...
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...DO NOT delete the partition named "RECOVERY". Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities ... Recover Windows to first partition only. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Press [Enter] to entire HD with the recovery process. This option...
...DO NOT delete the partition named "RECOVERY". Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities ... Recover Windows to first partition only. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Press [Enter] to entire HD with the recovery process. This option...
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...Restart the Notebook PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40... floppy disks or to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only....
...Restart the Notebook PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40... floppy disks or to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only....
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... requiring placement of laser hazards became apparent. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Current classification levels vary from and write to warn users of signs warning personnel not to very hazardous, requiring...safe and consequently require no personnel should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of this need to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. CLASS 2 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical ...
... requiring placement of laser hazards became apparent. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Current classification levels vary from and write to warn users of signs warning personnel not to very hazardous, requiring...safe and consequently require no personnel should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of this need to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. CLASS 2 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical ...
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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...