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... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with a dry cloth. The 3G function needs to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on the bottom of electronic products. DO NOT use strong...
... scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with a dry cloth. The 3G function needs to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on the bottom of electronic products. DO NOT use strong...
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... Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as your environment and automatically adjust the bright- The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel...
... Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as your environment and automatically adjust the bright- The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel...
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... after the memory is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for 3G functions. 4 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock. The BIOS au- Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is secured in a compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure...
... after the memory is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for 3G functions. 4 Battery Lock - Additional memory will automatically lock. The BIOS au- Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is secured in a compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used to ensure...
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.... 3 SPDIF Output Jack S/PDIF This jack provides connection to S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de- Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. tions for digital audio output. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have...
.... 3 SPDIF Output Jack S/PDIF This jack provides connection to S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de- Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. tions for digital audio output. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have...
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... by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in the loss of the battery. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. The battery pack's useful life will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must...
... by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in the loss of the battery. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. The battery pack's useful life will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must...
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... Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. sectors" for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that 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. If you need to run Windows disk checking program. 3 Getting Started Powering...
... Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to enter the BIOS Setup. sectors" for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that 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. If you need to run Windows disk checking program. 3 Getting Started Powering...
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... the maximum safe upper limit. 29 You can control some of Ownership (TCO). Recover by turning OFF certain components. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores your Notebook PC is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. ACPI power management settings are not saved. You can also use by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear...
... the maximum safe upper limit. 29 You can control some of Ownership (TCO). Recover by turning OFF certain components. Because RAM is the same as Suspend-to remain powered. This function stores your Notebook PC is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. ACPI power management settings are not saved. You can also use by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear...
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... this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running . MODE NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
... this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in power management setup). Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running . MODE NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled...
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... will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is turned OFF or in Bluetooth. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. a,b,c). 34 A, B, C). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to the access time. Wireless Indicator This...
... will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is turned OFF or in Bluetooth. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. a,b,c). 34 A, B, C). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to the access time. Wireless Indicator This...
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... Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 45 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
... Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 45 Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such...
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... Supervisor Password is useful as a security device. Each individual TPM must have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to the computer system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can be stronger than that will appear. The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by default. Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Note...
... Supervisor Password is useful as a security device. Each individual TPM must have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to the computer system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can be stronger than that will appear. The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by default. Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Note...
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... a code or procedure), type the command from the main window. It is used as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). If your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on . You have new (unread) SMS messages. 3G (or 3-G) (on selected models) cont. In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used in the system tray, indicating the connection status...
... a code or procedure), type the command from the main window. It is used as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). If your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on . You have new (unread) SMS messages. 3G (or 3-G) (on selected models) cont. In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used in the system tray, indicating the connection status...
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... hard drive at the factory. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Contact your hard disk drive...
... hard drive at the factory. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Contact your hard disk drive...
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... restoring your system using the Notebook PC with temperatures between 10℃ and 30℃ if you charge the battery pack every three months. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the recovery partition or DVD. (NOTE: You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for a long time. It is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
... restoring your system using the Notebook PC with temperatures between 10℃ and 30℃ if you charge the battery pack every three months. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the recovery partition or DVD. (NOTE: You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for a long time. It is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
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... service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to decrease system load. 3. A-10 Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. D. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Diagnostics: 1. B. FAN...
... service center for replacement. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to decrease system load. 3. A-10 Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. D. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Diagnostics: 1. B. FAN...
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...-install software applications. Try to the Internet before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be compatible with your system. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory...
...-install software applications. Try to the Internet before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be compatible with your system. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory...
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... the new BIOS image file. Click Flash to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. g. f. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. e. After entering BIOS setup page, go to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. A-12 Confirm the selected BIOS information. Click Exit when procedure completes. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A Appendix Software Problem - Follow the instructions...
... the new BIOS image file. Click Flash to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. g. f. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. e. After entering BIOS setup page, go to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. A-12 Confirm the selected BIOS information. Click Exit when procedure completes. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A Appendix Software Problem - Follow the instructions...
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... operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Recover Windows to first partition only. Press [Enter] to entire HD. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you have problems with 2 partition. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings...
... operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Recover Windows to first partition only. Press [Enter] to entire HD. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you have problems with 2 partition. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings...
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... Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your data files (such as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your Notebook PC's software to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition...
... Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your data files (such as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your Notebook PC's software to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition...
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... install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of time or manually using the function keys. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of your PC can be powered OFF. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will appear to be set by hackers looking to capture passwords...
... install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of time or manually using the function keys. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of your PC can be powered OFF. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will appear to be set by hackers looking to capture passwords...