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... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Except as described in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Seek servicing...
... or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Except as described in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Seek servicing...
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... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 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 appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual...
... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 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 appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual...
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... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using...
... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to entire HD. IMPORTANT! Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using...
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... recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual...
... updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual...
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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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... guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Using the Notebook...
... guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Using the Notebook...
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... memory upgrades for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 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 installed. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook...
... memory upgrades for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 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 installed. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook...
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... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port...
... devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB Port...
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.... Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup...
.... Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup...
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... can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep is the same as if you never...
... can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. When you resume your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep is the same as if you never...
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.... (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The...
.... (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. 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; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The...
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... files to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! 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...
... files to various data storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! 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...
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... hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
... hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities...
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...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. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install...
...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. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install...
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... an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the...
... an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system us- Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to detect them 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. ing the recovery partition or disc. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. You must backup all your system us- Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to detect them 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. ing the recovery partition or disc. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to...
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... the instructions shown. This utility doesn't support : 1. Use the "Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Press Hotkey F4 at POST to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. CDROM 2. USB HDD 3. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General...
... the instructions shown. This utility doesn't support : 1. Use the "Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Press Hotkey F4 at POST to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. CDROM 2. USB HDD 3. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General...
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... AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO 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. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to...
... the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO 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. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to...
