User Manual
Page 3
... the Touchpad 53 Touchpad 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 Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection...
... the Touchpad 53 Touchpad 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 Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection...
User Manual
Page 9
... pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. 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 not transport the Notebook PC while the power is plugged into the...
... pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. 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 not transport the Notebook PC while the power is plugged into the...
User Manual
Page 16
... The built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. The power switch only works when...
... The built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use . 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the Suspend-to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. The power switch only works when...
User Manual
Page 20
... PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard... authorized retailers 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 not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep...
... PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard... authorized retailers 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 not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to keep...
User Manual
Page 22
...-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with...User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, 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 Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has...
...-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with...User Manual USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, 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 Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has...
User Manual
Page 34
...the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is installed as... If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON... with any materials that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
...the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. This record is installed as... If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON... with any materials that the hard disk is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual...
User Manual
Page 35
... 35 If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you 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 ... To run Windows disk checking program. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring ...
... 35 If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you 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 ... To run Windows disk checking program. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring ...
User Manual
Page 41
... completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to "Sleep". Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard...
... completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to "Sleep". Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard...
User Manual
Page 42
"ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down ...
"ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Sun Down ...
User Manual
Page 49
... 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. Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power)....-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 show that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is...
... 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. Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power)....-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 show that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is...
User Manual
Page 60
...drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, ...etc.) before they happen. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity...
...drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, ...etc.) before they happen. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity...
User Manual
Page 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. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 61
User Manual
Page 62
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. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 1 2 1 62 Notebook PC User Manual
User Manual
Page 63
The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or ...
The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or ...
User Manual
Page 74
... an optional item that can provide storage up to prevent damage from third-parties. WARNING! Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will allow Windows navigation to be simultaneously used in keyboard and touchpad... desired, come as optional items to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in ...
... an optional item that can provide storage up to prevent damage from third-parties. WARNING! Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will allow Windows navigation to be simultaneously used in keyboard and touchpad... desired, come as optional items to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in ...
User Manual
Page 75
... the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes...
... the operating system itself.The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes...
User Manual
Page 84
Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic ...: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS.
Follow the instructions shown. ASUS Tek. Software Problem - Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Notebook PC. 3. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Generic ...: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS.
User Manual
Page 85
... space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to its original working state. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and ... drive"C". Press [Enter] to first partition only. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before...
... space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to its original working state. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and ... drive"C". Press [Enter] to first partition only. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before...
User Manual
Page 86
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs .... 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs .... 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to...