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...Usage Illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 57 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
...Usage Illustrations 54 Caring for the Touchpad 57 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ...
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.... Remember that it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Notebook PC User Manual The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when...
.... Remember that it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Notebook PC User Manual The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.Therefore, you should turn it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when...
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... the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The...Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the ...
... the amount of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The...Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the ...
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... (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical...
... (USB 2.0). See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to the data size transferred. 6 Optical...
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...materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...When you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display....
...materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...When you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display....
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... should take your data immediately and 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.You can also select "Scan ... If any critical... hard disk drive warning is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. sectors" for servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
... should take your data immediately and 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.You can also select "Scan ... If any critical... hard disk drive warning is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. sectors" for servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
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... behavior of the power switch can be prompted to your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Some installation processes will provide...
... behavior of the power switch can be prompted to your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 38 Notebook PC User Manual To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Some installation processes will provide...
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... have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. These power control cannot be configured by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be known in this option. "Hibernate" saves more...
... have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. These power control cannot be configured by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be known in this option. "Hibernate" saves more...
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... ON: Battery power is only applicable on models with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 10% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON...toRAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is between 10% and 100% (...
... ON: Battery power is only applicable on models with AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is less than 10% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON...toRAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator (dual-color) The dual-color battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is between 10% and 100% (...
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... or retailer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected ...hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The hard disk drive ...
... or retailer for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected ...hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The hard disk drive ...
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Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
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Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 1 22 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 2 11 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual 1 2 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 1 22 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 2 11 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models.
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... web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...itself.The support disc is 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 enable hardware ...
... web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...itself.The support disc is 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 enable hardware ...
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...Set the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter...as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled :...
...Set the system boot order. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter...as the Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled :...
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IMPORTANT! Take your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select the language you to keep other partitions,and to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions ... Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space 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 ...
IMPORTANT! Take your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Select the language you to keep other partitions,and to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Select a partition option and click Next. This option deletes all partitions ... Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space 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 ...
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... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. This option deletes all partitions ...
... the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. This option deletes all partitions ...
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...5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using...Enter] to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do...
...5. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using...Enter] to be unusable. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do...