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... display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. 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 extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery...
... display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. 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 extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery...
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... drive tray through any software player or by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Do not use without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual...
... drive tray through any software player or by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Do not use without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Press [Enter] to recover and click Next. 4. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings...
... Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Press [Enter] to recover and click Next. 4. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
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... to connect the power adapter to your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... to connect the power adapter to your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
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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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.... About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
.... About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
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... in a compartment. 1 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to...
... in a compartment. 1 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19 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 purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to...
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... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series 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 the display. If you need to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. Powering...
... BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series 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 the display. If you need to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as a carrying bag. Powering...
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... not saved. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are designed to...
... not saved. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are designed to...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
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... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 41 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order...
... in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Notebook PC User Manual 41 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. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order...
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... to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT...
... to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 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 Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT...
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... and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the...
... and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the...
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... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. On the Security screen...
... access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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. If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is then set. On the Security screen...
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.... A. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Reinstall...
.... A. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Reinstall...
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... has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to...
... has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Adapter problem; Battery problem; Wireless Card How to...
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... ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. ASUS Tek. 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. Software Problem...
... ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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. ASUS Tek. 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. Software Problem...
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....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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete the recovery process. 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...
....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. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete the recovery process. 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...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Notebook...
... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Ensure to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Notebook...