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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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... followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are used throughout this manual. The following are major chapters of...
... followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! About This User's Manual You are used throughout this manual. The following are major chapters of...
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... detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
... detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT disassemble the battery. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
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... 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 used to keep the battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
... 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 used to keep the battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the unlocked...
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... (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. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins 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. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB...
... (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. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins 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. Notebook PC User Manual 21 USB...
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Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 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. 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...
Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 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. 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...
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... brightness by running BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is finished, you turn it will display a message on the screen when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. WARNING! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Powering...
... brightness by running BIOS Setup. This record is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is finished, you turn it will display a message on the screen when you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. WARNING! Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Powering...
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...-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. When you can use by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep is volatile...
...-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. When you can use by turning OFF certain components. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in this mode. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Sleep is volatile...
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... of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
... of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
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... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 41 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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. Notebook PC User Manual 41 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
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... forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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 from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
... forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. 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 from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
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... installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! The actual location...
... installed. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. 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. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. WARNING! The actual location...
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... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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... Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. 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...
... Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is then set the password: 1. 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...
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Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. 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. 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 ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able...
Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. 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. 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 ask an engineer for assistance. If problem still persists, try again. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able...
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... another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might...
... another location before recovering. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might...
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...Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & 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...
...Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & 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...
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... using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive...
... using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive...
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... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process...
... of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process...
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... important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�...
... important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery D��V�D�...