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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of a mobile SIM card for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 4 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is not connected. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of a mobile SIM card for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 4 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is used to...
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... of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 6 89 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on selected models) The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. Do not use memory cards from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
... of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 6 89 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on selected models) The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. Do not use memory cards from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
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... Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to install the battery pack. Additional battery packs are optional and can be used . If your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. The battery pack's useful life will eventually decrease and a new battery...
... Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to install the battery pack. Additional battery packs are optional and can be used . If your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. The battery pack's useful life will eventually decrease and a new battery...
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is given during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is created by using the hot keys. Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your available drives. If...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is given during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... WARNING! This indicates that controls the POST is created by using the hot keys. Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your available drives. If...
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... depending on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If you see in the future. 27 The battery status indicator on how you will fail if no power supply (e.g. Right...
... depending on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If you see in the future. 27 The battery status indicator on how you will fail if no power supply (e.g. Right...
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... wake-up components like LAN needs to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these features through the operating system. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to activate this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are turned OFF. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the...
... wake-up components like LAN needs to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these features through the operating system. "Hibernate" saves more power compared to activate this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are turned OFF. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the...
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...): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
...): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... blue independently. An on-screen display and relevant status indicator will show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is shown on selected models) Pressing this button will light. Express Gate Key (on the display. The selected mode is activated. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 33
... blue independently. An on-screen display and relevant status indicator will show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is shown on selected models) Pressing this button will light. Express Gate Key (on the display. The selected mode is activated. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 33
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... adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) SD / MMC MS / MS Pro Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! 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" in the Notification area before removing the flash memory card. 44 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change...
... adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) SD / MMC MS / MS Pro Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! 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" in the Notification area before removing the flash memory card. 44 Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change...
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... after setting the password to backup your TPM secured data. 54 The TPM is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. Clearing TPM Secured Data When Supervisor Password is disabled by default. 4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key...
... after setting the password to backup your TPM secured data. 54 The TPM is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. Clearing TPM Secured Data When Supervisor Password is disabled by default. 4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key...
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... full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on . In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used in the context of a 3G SIM card which is running, the Watcher icon appears in selected territories) Roaming. There may be available.) New SMS message. You have an active high-speed connection. When the modem is powered on selected devices.) Data transmission...
... full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on . In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used in the context of a 3G SIM card which is running, the Watcher icon appears in selected territories) Roaming. There may be available.) New SMS message. You have an active high-speed connection. When the modem is powered on selected devices.) Data transmission...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Some of the factory pre...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your retailer if you require such a solution. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Some of the factory pre...
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... you charge the battery pack every three months. Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to another location before recovering.) 4. A-9 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it is left in the Notebook PC. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to the latest version and try again. 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the...
... you charge the battery pack every three months. Hardware Problem - Hardware Problem - The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to another location before recovering.) 4. A-9 Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it is left in the Notebook PC. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to the latest version and try again. 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the...
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
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... after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be...
... after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be...
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... C:\) 4. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Check the model, version, and data. Click Flash to a temporary location (such as the root in your Notebook PC. 3. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A-12 BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Select the new BIOS image file. b. g. Follow the instructions shown. Confirm the selected BIOS information. d. e. Reboot the system. f. After entering BIOS setup...
... C:\) 4. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Check the model, version, and data. Click Flash to a temporary location (such as the root in your Notebook PC. 3. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A-12 BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Select the new BIOS image file. b. g. Follow the instructions shown. Confirm the selected BIOS information. d. e. Reboot the system. f. After entering BIOS setup...
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The Recovery Partition is in good working order. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Recover Windows to entire HD with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center...
The Recovery Partition is in good working order. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Recover Windows to entire HD with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center...
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... all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory. A-16 This option will be unusable. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows Vista on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to do so) during the recovery process or else your hard disk drive is in good working order. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc (unless instructed...
... all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory. A-16 This option will be unusable. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows Vista on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to do so) during the recovery process or else your hard disk drive is in good working order. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc (unless instructed...
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... the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like experience. A Appendix Glossary (Cont.) CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as audio and computer data. Device Driver A device driver...
... the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like experience. A Appendix Glossary (Cont.) CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as audio and computer data. Device Driver A device driver...
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... data, UltraDMA/66 or 100 uses both Hard Disk and Video can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be powered OFF. The time-out...
... data, UltraDMA/66 or 100 uses both Hard Disk and Video can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be powered OFF. The time-out...