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... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 51 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...
... Automatic Touchpad Disabling 51 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...
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... the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC...
... the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Gives you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using...
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... on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures accordingly. 1 Memory (RAM...
... on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the system and configures accordingly. 1 Memory (RAM...
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.../sec (USB 2.0). 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. Use this jack automatically disables the built-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...
.../sec (USB 2.0). 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. Use this jack automatically disables the built-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...
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... any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure not to a local network. Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot...
... any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure not to a local network. Power supplied through this jack. The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot...
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... enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 29 IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu...
... enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 29 IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the system. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu...
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.... Sleep is not in use by pressing any are not saved. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
.... Sleep is not in use by pressing any are not saved. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area 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...
... a key with an on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area 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...
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... wireless LAN. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the lower case form (e.g. When the built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. A, B, C). a,b,c). Power Indicator The power indicator lights...
... wireless LAN. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the lower case form (e.g. When the built-in wireless LAN is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. A, B, C). a,b,c). Power Indicator The power indicator lights...
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.... 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 53 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro...
.... 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. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Notebook PC User Manual 53 SD / MMC MS / MS Pro...
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... itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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 the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to...
... itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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 the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to...
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... is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting To set . Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1...
... is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting To set . Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1...
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F10 key can be used for this operation. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load User Defaults Load Manufacture Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you...
F10 key can be used for this operation. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load User Defaults Load Manufacture Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you...
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... an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact...
... an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If the problem still exist, contact...
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... another location before recovering. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
... another location before recovering. Battery problem; Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! A. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
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... version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. WARNING! It is due to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see...
... version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. WARNING! It is due to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see...
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... Manual A-13 You must "Load User Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. USB HDD 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to invoke the Utility. Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run the utility to malfunction. Follow the instructions...
... Manual A-13 You must "Load User Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. USB HDD 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to invoke the Utility. Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run the utility to malfunction. Follow the instructions...
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... external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option...
... external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. This option...
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... 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 confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD...
... 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 confirm the system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD...
