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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 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-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 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 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-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 Internal...
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.... TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that...
.... TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The following are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to data, components, or persons. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that...
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...the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near ...servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use...
...the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near ...servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use...
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.... 3 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source...
.... 3 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source...
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... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 21 You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 21 You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series...
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... User Manual This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use the supplied power adapter. Ensure not to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use memory cards from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in high-speed memory card reader that can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio...
... User Manual This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use the supplied power adapter. Ensure not to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use memory cards from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in high-speed memory card reader that can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio...
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... that is installed as the BIOS version can be seen. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with the display. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. When the test is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
... that is installed as the BIOS version can be seen. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is powered ON with the display. If you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. When the test is created by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
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... blink in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). In Power Options, you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management...
... blink in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). In Power Options, you can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. The power management...
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... display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
... display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model...
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... mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. This allows switching 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...
... mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. This allows switching 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...
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... memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Notebook PC User Manual 57 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. To prevent data loss, use...
... memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Notebook PC User Manual 57 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. To prevent data loss, use...
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There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an...
There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Refer to the previous chapter to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an...
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... the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
... the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement...
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... New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED...
... New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED...
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... discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering...
... discs. 1. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 3. If problem still persists, try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering...
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... recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! A. IMPORTANT! B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Wireless Card...
... recovering. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! A. IMPORTANT! B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for repair. Hardware Problem - check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Wireless Card...
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...-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled...
...-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled...
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... to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center...
... to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center...
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... two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into...
... two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual 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"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete the recovery process. Insert a blank writable DVD into...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD...