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... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Safety...
... the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual Safety...
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... Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Using this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. The adapter may become warm to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use . Using this jack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 7 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual 15 This option deletes only...
...) to USB storage devices or to recover and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Select the language you have problems with the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual 15 This option deletes only...
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Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. 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 the...
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 16 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. 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 the...
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Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and...
Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 17 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and...
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... Storage Devices 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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 57 Optical Drive...57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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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... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. Battery Lock - Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove the battery pack. Additional memory will...
... and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. 1 2 3 4 18 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive is not connected. Battery Lock - Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove the battery pack. Additional memory will...
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... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in use with some peripherals acting 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). Power supplied through this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial...
... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to hot when in use with some peripherals acting 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). Power supplied through this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial...
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... bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
... bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If...
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... blink in use by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When you can be found in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings...
... blink in use by pressing any are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in RAM while many components are designed to save your Notebook PC is not in this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When you can be found in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings...
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... function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen...
... function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen...
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...-screen display (OSD). 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
...-screen display (OSD). 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
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... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows...
... on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. IMPORTANT! SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows...
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... support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
... support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
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... a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... a password and press [Enter]. 3. 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. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... ASUS website. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
... ASUS website. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem...
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... to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. visit a local service center for assistance. Symptom & Solutions: A. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 FAN / Thermal...
... to another location before recovering. Adapter problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; C. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. visit a local service center for assistance. Symptom & Solutions: A. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 FAN / Thermal...
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...-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U35Jc Version: 104 Build Date: Jan 13 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults...
...-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration TDT [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic Flash Type Current Platform Platform: U35Jc Version: 104 Build Date: Jan 13 2010 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. You must "Restore Defaults...
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... with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from...
... with two partitions. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from...
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... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Restoring...
... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Restoring...
