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... Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 Expansion Card 41 Optical Drive (external 43 Flash Memory Card Reader 46 Hard Disk Drive 47 Memory (RAM 48 Connections 49 Network Connection 49 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 52 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 53 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems...
... Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 Expansion Card 41 Optical Drive (external 43 Flash Memory Card Reader 46 Hard Disk Drive 47 Memory (RAM 48 Connections 49 Network Connection 49 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 52 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 53 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems...
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... on using your Notebook PC. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT...
... on using your Notebook PC. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- Install the battery pack 2. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT...
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... hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to launch frequently used applications with one touch of a button. encing and other interactive applications. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Light Sensor (on selected models) The light sensor measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display accordingly. 2 Camera...
... hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to launch frequently used applications with one touch of a button. encing and other interactive applications. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Light Sensor (on selected models) The light sensor measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display accordingly. 2 Camera...
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.... This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for compactness and may come with solid-state disk drives based on upgrades. Central Processor...
.... This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for compactness and may come with solid-state disk drives based on upgrades. Central Processor...
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... computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to exit the Notebook PC.
... computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to exit the Notebook PC.
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... the Notebook PC can function as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of devices so that comes with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out...
... the Notebook PC can function as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of devices so that comes with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out...
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... a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. You can be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. In...
... a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it ON. You can be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Press [ESC] and you will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. In...
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... activate this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. These power control cannot be configured by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use to save your work , your current data and status on demand. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are three power control methods for closing the display panel or pressing the power button...
... activate this mode.) Hibernate is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. These power control cannot be configured by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in use to save your work , your current data and status on demand. ACPI power management settings are made through the Power menu in RAM while many components are three power control methods for closing the display panel or pressing the power button...
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... external monitor "before" booting up. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor...
... external monitor "before" booting up. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor...
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... Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to show that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 34 OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is activated. Wireless Indicator...
... Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to show that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 34 OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is activated. Wireless Indicator...
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... MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware...
... MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware...
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... secured data. 53 Remember to enable it is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. Each individual TPM on the system board that is disabled by TPM. (You have an Owner before it . Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Clearing TPM Secured Data When Supervisor Password is useful as a security device. TPM helps provide security that can provide overall system security, file...
... secured data. 53 Remember to enable it is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. Each individual TPM on the system board that is disabled by TPM. (You have an Owner before it . Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Clearing TPM Secured Data When Supervisor Password is useful as a security device. TPM helps provide security that can provide overall system security, file...
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... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A-6 The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery...
... drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. A-6 The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. The support disc contains all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery...
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.... Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Common Problems and Solutions A Appendix Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
.... Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Common Problems and Solutions A Appendix Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD...
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Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. d. e. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Select the new BIOS image file. Confirm the selected BIOS information. Follow the instructions shown. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. c. f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. A Appendix Software Problem - Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. g. Click...
Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. d. e. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Select the new BIOS image file. Confirm the selected BIOS information. Follow the instructions shown. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. c. f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. A Appendix Software Problem - Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. g. Click...
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... Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your Notebook PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Follow the on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. IMPORTANT! This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is in good working order. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image...
... Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your Notebook PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Follow the on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. IMPORTANT! This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is in good working order. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image...
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..., drivers, and utilities installed on your notebook PC. Follow the on your Notebook PC at the factory. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on -screen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to its original working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to be labeled as "CD/DVD") using...
..., drivers, and utilities installed on your notebook PC. Follow the on your Notebook PC at the factory. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on -screen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to its original working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to be labeled as "CD/DVD") using...
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...'s clock to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. A-17 Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is for power savings, thermal management, and...
...'s clock to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. A-17 Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is for power savings, thermal management, and...
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... pictures, and digital audio for Digital Video port. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with previous PCMCIA cards.) Hardware Hardware is also used in memory. Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. A-18 DVD DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when...
... pictures, and digital audio for Digital Video port. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with previous PCMCIA cards.) Hardware Hardware is also used in memory. Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. A-18 DVD DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that prevent the Notebook PC to sound an alarm when...
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... STR mode. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial peripheral bus that can be automatically configured when they are new specifications to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The time-out setting of time or manually using the function keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in their lowest active state. If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. In STD mode, the Notebook PC...
... STR mode. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial peripheral bus that can be automatically configured when they are new specifications to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The time-out setting of time or manually using the function keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in their lowest active state. If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. In STD mode, the Notebook PC...
