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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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...not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you intend to use . CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it takes much longer to charge the ...battery pack when the Notebook PC is still ON. Notebook PC User Manual The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power...
...not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you intend to use . CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you should turn it takes much longer to charge the ...battery pack when the Notebook PC is still ON. Notebook PC User Manual The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power...
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...software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ...of 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 connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will...
...software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ...of 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 connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. Additional memory will...
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...) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in various models... 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, ...
...) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This indicator will light in various models... 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details on a single computer, ...
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... preloaded with the display. If you need to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. This indicates that...] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with an operating system.
... preloaded with the display. If you need to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. This indicates that...] upon bootup to make a diagnostic check of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with an operating system.
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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! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility,... may result in for more effective scan and repair but the process will 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 ... To run slower. Notebook PC ...
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! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility,... may result in for more effective scan and repair but the process will 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 ... To run slower. Notebook PC ...
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... behavior of the power switch can be prompted to your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual 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." For other options, such as...
... behavior of the power switch can be prompted to your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual 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." For other options, such as...
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... have to 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. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Start button and...
... have to 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. Hibernate is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. Click the Start button and...
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... PC User Manual 49 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 wireless LAN is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and... built-in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is activated. When ...
... PC User Manual 49 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 wireless LAN is less than 95% (with internal Bluetooth (BT) and... built-in wireless LAN. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is activated. When ...
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... only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 60 Notebook PC User Manual When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook...
... only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 60 Notebook PC User Manual When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook...
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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. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61
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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. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual
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Contact your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support ... choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of other operating systems cannot be...
Contact your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as part of the support ... choice of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of other operating systems cannot be...
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...only. Boot Device 1. 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. Aptio ...Setup Utility - 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 : ...
...only. Boot Device 1. 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. Aptio ...Setup Utility - 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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Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select a partition option and click Next. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to select Windows ... PC's software to create a new system partition as network settings). The 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)...
Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select a partition option and click Next. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. Recover Windows to select Windows ... PC's software to create a new system partition as network settings). The 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)...
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...Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. ...! 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"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk...
...Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. ...! 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"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk...
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Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled ...;V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press ...
Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restoring will be labeled ...;V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press ...