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... or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Do...
... or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Do...
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... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to a local network. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
... Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to a local network. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to eject the optical drive tray in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port...
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...Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [Enter] to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to recover and click Next. 4. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual 17
...Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press [Enter] to its original working state. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to recover and click Next. 4. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual 17
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... partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive...
... partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive...
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... instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
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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 and this User's Manual. 2. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional...
... Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional...
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... battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in a compartment. When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove...
... battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in a compartment. When the battery pack is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove...
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... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that will be seen. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. Powering...
... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is not a problem with any materials that will be seen. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. Powering...
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... the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. 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.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key...
... the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. 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.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key...
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... only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual
... only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. 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.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual
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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 "before" booting up. You can see...
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 "before" booting up. You can see...
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... it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 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 specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices...
... it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 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 specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Refer to the previous chapter to use memory cards from devices...
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... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for...
... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice 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 enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for...
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... Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field...
... Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. To clear the password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field...
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... up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and...
... up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and...
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.... FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; The problem...
.... FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. IMPORTANT! Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; The problem...
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... 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright...
... 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright...
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... start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating...
... start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating...
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Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else...
Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else...