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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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.... Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. About This User's Manual You...
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Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO...
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO...
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... 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 and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... 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 and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject...
... does not work. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. 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 sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 21 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject...
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... Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Select the connecting device type...
... Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Select the connecting device type...
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... the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is installed as the BIOS version can be correct when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. If you to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! This record is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual If the...
... the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. IMPORTANT! This indicates that controls the POST is installed as the BIOS version can be correct when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. If you to enter the BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is created by running BIOS Setup. WARNING! This record is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual If the...
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... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. ACPI power management settings are not saved. When you resume your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
... closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep is the same as possible but also allow full operation on demand. ACPI power management settings are not saved. When you resume your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all...
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... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up...
... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Locking the touchpad will light...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Locking the touchpad will light...
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... built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
... built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI...
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... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is...
... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. 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. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is...
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... updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
... updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
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... Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
... Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility...
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... an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not...
... an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. If problem still persists, try again. 3. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not...
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... taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data...
... taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data...
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... Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Follow the instructions...
... Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Follow the instructions...
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... named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to first partition only. The Recovery Partition is...
... named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to first partition only. The Recovery Partition is...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
... for updated drivers and utilities. According to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
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... system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will...
... system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will...