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... 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). Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is larger than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for description. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an...
... 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). Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is larger than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for description. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to sound an...
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..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB Port (2.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 11...
..., DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB Port (2.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 11...
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... authorized ASUS service center if you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Recover Windows to first partition only. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [Enter] to its original working state...
... authorized ASUS service center if you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Recover Windows to first partition only. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press [Enter] to its original working state...
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.... 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD.
.... 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD.
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... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Using the Recovery D�...
... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Using the Recovery D�...
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... Storage Devices 54 Optical Drive...54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 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-16 Internal Modem...
... Storage Devices 54 Optical Drive...54 Flash Memory Card Reader 58 Hard Disk Drive 59 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Windows Wireless Network Connection 66 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 68 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-16 Internal Modem...
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... models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to optional...
... models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Gives you to optional...
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... pins is larger than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for 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 a series up to sound an alarm when moved. Some may also include a motion detector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to be removed from a fixed object. Notebook PC User Manual 19
... pins is larger than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for 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 a series up to sound an alarm when moved. Some may also include a motion detector to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to be removed from a fixed object. Notebook PC User Manual 19
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... future enhancements or requirements. 5 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 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 run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between 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 additional plug-in microphone.
... future enhancements or requirements. 5 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 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 run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between 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 additional plug-in microphone.
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... OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to "Sleep". This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37
... OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Sleep is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered."Hibernate" saves more power compared to "Sleep". This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37
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... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. OFF ON The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. OFF ON The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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... switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook...
... switching between different display color enhancement modes in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. 40 Notebook...
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... to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual OFF ON SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader...
... to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 58 Notebook PC User Manual OFF ON SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader...
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... original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc...
... original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that have been preinstalled.The support disc does not include the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc...
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...;a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2008...
...;a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Password is then cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2008...
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Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the...
Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If the...
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... the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
... the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from the main air vent. 2. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is...
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... 7 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
... 7 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file...
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... User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start...
... to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start...