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... drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening...
... drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening...
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... 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 create a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17
... 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 create a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 17
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... drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD...
... drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD...
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... system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC...
... system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC...
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... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
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... manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in the 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 keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery...
... manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is secured in the 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 keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery...
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most...
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... need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls...
... need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it ON. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls...
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...] to activate this mode.) 34 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use by pressing any are designed to save your work , your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep...
...] to activate this mode.) 34 Notebook PC User Manual Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use by pressing any are designed to save your work , your Notebook PC is not in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Recover by turning OFF certain components. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep...
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... holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon...
... holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon...
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... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 37 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
... connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Notebook PC User Manual 37 You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
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.... Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card...
.... Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card...
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....The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is optional...
....The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is optional...
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...Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. 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 a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To...
...Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is then cleared. 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 a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - To...
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... the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
... the case, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is...
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... service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? C. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem...
... service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 D. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? C. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem...
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... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
... your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - 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...
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... 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 and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Recover Windows to enter BIOS setup. 2. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives...
... 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 and press [Enter]. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Recover Windows to enter BIOS setup. 2. Press [F2] on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives...
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.... � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Lock. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. 3.
.... � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Lock. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. 3.
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... system recovery. Ensure to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... system recovery. Ensure to unlock the secondary hard disk drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to restore the image. 4. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to start to your important data before the system recovery. 5. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...