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.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain...
.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT use near liquids, rain...
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... speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Knowing the Parts Right...
... speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Knowing the Parts Right...
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...restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to first partition only. Recover Windows to its original working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual 13 IMPORTANT! Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Press [F9] during bootup 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup...
...restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to first partition only. Recover Windows to its original working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual 13 IMPORTANT! Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Press [F9] during bootup 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to recover and click Next. 4. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! According to entire...
Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! According to entire...
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... [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
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... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 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-8 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-14 Using Recovery Partition A-14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-15 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-17 Internal Modem...
... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 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-8 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-14 Using Recovery Partition A-14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-15 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-17 Internal Modem...
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... effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be differences...
... effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. Getting Started Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. There may be differences...
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... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures accordingly. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power...
... service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the system and configures accordingly. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an AC power...
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... external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side The right side may vary in appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 2 3 18 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) 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 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual...
... external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side The right side may vary in appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 2 3 18 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) 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 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 29 WARNING! If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. Notebook PC User Manual 29 WARNING! If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot...
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..." will blink in this mode. Recover by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of...
..." will blink in this mode. Recover by turning OFF certain components. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of...
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... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 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 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual...
... Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 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 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Notebook PC User Manual...
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... flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 53 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware...
... flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 53 IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware...
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.... Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Operating...
.... Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the support disc is in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Operating...
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...-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed...
...-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed...
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... Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
... Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A-8 Notebook PC User Manual Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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...; A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system us- A. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? ing the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; You...
...; A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system us- A. Mechanical Problem - IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? ing the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; You...
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... the instructions shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your model from the ASUS website and save it in below sections may cause system to drive select 5. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. USB HDD 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Press Hotkey F4 at POST to select and update BIOS. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1...
... the instructions shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your model from the ASUS website and save it in below sections may cause system to drive select 5. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. USB HDD 3. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Press Hotkey F4 at POST to select and update BIOS. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1...
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... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models...
... formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be...