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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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... Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that...
... Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that...
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... instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. This allows use...
... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. This allows use...
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... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 21
... acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. Notebook PC User Manual 21
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...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 in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo 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...
...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 in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo 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...
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... a problem with an operating system. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives...
... a problem with an operating system. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives...
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ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total...
ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total...
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... can 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-Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
... can 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-Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Notebook PC User Manual 41 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Notebook PC User Manual 41 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 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...
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... Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 57 WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use memory cards...
... Flash Memory Slot differs by models. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 57 WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. To prevent data loss, use memory cards...
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... hard disk access. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory...
... hard disk access. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory...
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... provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending 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 Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided...
... provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A recovery disc is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending 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 Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided...
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... the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then cleared. Administrator Password User 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the Administrator's password is then cleared. Administrator Password User 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem -
... the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem -
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. B. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. B. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... & Exit 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. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - 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.
... & Exit 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. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - 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.
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...PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Press [F9] during bootup. 2. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. This...
...PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Press [F9] during bootup. 2. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. This...
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... recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option...
... recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option...
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... your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start...
... your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start...