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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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... on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
... on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are major chapters of importance as being correct. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
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... use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use...
... use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use...
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... battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive...
... battery pack secured. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive...
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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). Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and...
... 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). Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and...
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... 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 Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function.
... 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 Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function.
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... on the screen when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. WARNING! This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify...
... on the screen when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. WARNING! This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify...
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... the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to see this mode. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as...
... the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to keep (refresh) the data. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to see this mode. ACPI power management settings are not saved. Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. 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...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. 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...
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor...
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... actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
... actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. IMPORTANT! To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
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... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
... on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
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... the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support...
... the device drivers and utilities are installed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the installed operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support...
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... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Password is then cleared...
... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. 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. Password is then cleared...
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... Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS...
... Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS...
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. B. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. B. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. A. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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 on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
... of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. 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 on the Notebook PC. 3. ASUS Tek. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type...
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... service center if you to keep other partitions,and to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to recover and click Next. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive...
... service center if you to keep other partitions,and to first partition only. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to recover and click Next. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. 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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... create the Recovery DVD. 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
... create the Recovery DVD. 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive. Unstable power...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your hard drive. Unstable power...