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... blasting operations. (1) (See end of Section 4 for disposal of the Notebook PC and be switched OFF in order to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not prohibit such devices. DO...instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Models with small items that do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not place together with 3G(1): Produces radio wave emissions that may scratch or enter the Notebook...
... blasting operations. (1) (See end of Section 4 for disposal of the Notebook PC and be switched OFF in order to or use the modem during a gas leak. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not prohibit such devices. DO...instructions. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Models with small items that do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not place together with 3G(1): Produces radio wave emissions that may scratch or enter the Notebook...
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... supported software. 4 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera is a pointing device that of desktop monitors. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use plain water if necessary) to enable/disable the light. 3 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of a button. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Keyboard LED Light (on selected models) The LED light mounted on the multi-position camera allows the user...
... supported software. 4 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera is a pointing device that of desktop monitors. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use plain water if necessary) to enable/disable the light. 3 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of a button. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Keyboard LED Light (on selected models) The LED light mounted on the multi-position camera allows the user...
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... Card Compartment (on hard disk drive upgrades for 3G functions. 15 The BIOS au- pansion modules from authorized retailers of a wireless networking card in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by others. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
... Card Compartment (on hard disk drive upgrades for 3G functions. 15 The BIOS au- pansion modules from authorized retailers of a wireless networking card in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by others. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive...
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... used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Using this manual. 19 Use this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 1 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in order to use . 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the hinges may break! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are...
... used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Using this manual. 19 Use this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 1 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in order to use . 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the hinges may break! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are...
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... be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to DC power for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This allows use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to DC power for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This allows use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 3 1 -1 -1 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 3 2 SIM card compartment on the number times it is not recommended to the battery pack caused by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. You must also take into account that the battery be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized...
... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 3 1 -1 -1 -2 -2 -1 -2 -2 -2 3 2 SIM card compartment on the number times it is not recommended to the battery pack caused by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. You must also take into account that the battery be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized...
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... message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any materials that the hard disk is given during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). IMPORTANT! The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. When the test is installed as the BIOS version can...
... message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any materials that the hard disk is given during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). IMPORTANT! The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the hot keys. When the test is installed as the BIOS version can...
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... LAN needs to -RAM (STR). This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be configured by turning OFF certain components. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to be found in the BIOS Setup. In System Settings, you resume your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Sleep...
... LAN needs to -RAM (STR). This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be configured by turning OFF certain components. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to be found in the BIOS Setup. In System Settings, you resume your current data and status in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. Sleep...
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... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
... use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Special Keyboard Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled...
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...Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 32 Windows software settings are necessary to maximize performance versus battery time. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an on the display. Applying or removing the power adapter will light. The selected mode is shown on -screen display. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button again. Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
...Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 32 Windows software settings are necessary to maximize performance versus battery time. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with an on the display. Applying or removing the power adapter will light. The selected mode is shown on -screen display. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button again. Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! 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" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 44 IMPORTANT!
... faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! 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" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 44 IMPORTANT!
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... Owner before it . Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Use this item to clear all data secured by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. TPM Applications TPM is useful for encryption. 4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board...
... Owner before it . Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Use this item to clear all data secured by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. TPM Applications TPM is useful for encryption. 4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board...
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... the network, the main Watcher window shows the amount of a 3G SIM card which is connected to open the SMS Express window and read your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on selected devices.) Data transmission. System Tray Icons Anytime Watcher is used as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). You have an active high-speed connection. The services...
... the network, the main Watcher window shows the amount of a 3G SIM card which is connected to open the SMS Express window and read your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on selected devices.) Data transmission. System Tray Icons Anytime Watcher is used as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). You have an active high-speed connection. The services...
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... hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc...
... hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such a solution. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc...
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..., try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 4. A. Hardware Problem - If the problem is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. Check "Device Manager" to another location before recovering.) 4. Register the Notebook PC for assistance. If...
..., try MS System Restore to the latest version and try again. 4. A. Hardware Problem - If the problem is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. Check "Device Manager" to another location before recovering.) 4. Register the Notebook PC for assistance. If...
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Select the new BIOS image file. Check the model, version, and data. d. e. Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. After entering BIOS setup page, go to update your Notebook PC. 3. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Click Exit when procedure completes. g. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your Driver & Utility CD...
Select the new BIOS image file. Check the model, version, and data. d. e. Follow the instructions shown. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. After entering BIOS setup page, go to update your Notebook PC. 3. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Click Exit when procedure completes. g. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your Driver & Utility CD...
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.... Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your...
.... Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your...
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... a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your partitions will delete only the first partition, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Before using the down cursor and press to its original working order. This option will be powered ON). 2. Using the Recovery...
... a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your partitions will delete only the first partition, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Before using the down cursor and press to its original working order. This option will be powered ON). 2. Using the Recovery...
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... should be removed from optically safe, requiring no controls. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). PCI is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used , the need , laser classifications were established. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Laser...
... should be removed from optically safe, requiring no controls. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). PCI is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used , the need , laser classifications were established. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Laser...
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... Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that can be set by the BIOS Setup. It is a hardware-based solution that will appear to install drivers or reboot. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. A Appendix Glossary (Cont.) RAM (Random Access Memory) RAM (usually just called memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system...
... Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that can be set by the BIOS Setup. It is a hardware-based solution that will appear to install drivers or reboot. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. A Appendix Glossary (Cont.) RAM (Random Access Memory) RAM (usually just called memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system...