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...Usage Illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 57 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
...Usage Illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 57 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
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... to use . Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is latched securely...
... to use . Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is latched securely...
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...battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving ... will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring...
...battery pack, this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. 2 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving ... will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring...
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...or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may...eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer"...
...or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may...eject button for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer"...
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...you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with an operating system. If you... may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If the ...
...you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is not a problem with an operating system. If you... may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If the ...
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...should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... Continued use may result in ... repair but the process will run slower. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup, backup your Notebook PC in data loss. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 35 If any critical...
...should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... Continued use may result in ... repair but the process will run slower. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup, backup your Notebook PC in data loss. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 35 If any critical...
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... PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Restarting or Rebooting After making...
... PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Restarting or Rebooting After making...
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... indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive.
... indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive.
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... the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95%...on models with AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT...
... the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95%...on models with AC power). Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT...
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Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and ...
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and ...
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Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
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Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 1 22 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 2 11 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 1 22 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 2 11 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
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... add functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 its customers... operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary...
... add functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 its customers... operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary...
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...Set the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General ... the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled : ...
...Set the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General ... the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled : ...
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...Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Notebook PC User Manual A-13 About the...[EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next...
...Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Notebook PC User Manual A-13 About the...[EMS Enabled]. 3. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Press [Enter] to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive...
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...process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK... A-15 Ensure to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete...
...process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK... A-15 Ensure to be unusable. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete...