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... between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. The BIOS au- There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
... between locations. Additional memory will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. The BIOS au- There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM...
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... of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites...
... of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites...
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... by using shielded cables and connectors up of the slower parallel bus used in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. ous PCMCIA cards.) 7 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in this manual. 8 E-SATA E-SATA & USB (2.0/1.1) Combo Port (on selected models) 2.0 External SATA or eSATA originally designed for use . 6 ExpressCard Slot (34mm) One 26pin Express card slot is up to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
... by using shielded cables and connectors up of the slower parallel bus used in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. ous PCMCIA cards.) 7 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in this manual. 8 E-SATA E-SATA & USB (2.0/1.1) Combo Port (on selected models) 2.0 External SATA or eSATA originally designed for use . 6 ExpressCard Slot (34mm) One 26pin Express card slot is up to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3...
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... specifications for opening the tray. You can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature to turn the Notebook...
... specifications for opening the tray. You can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature to turn the Notebook...
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... service center. 25 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 3 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 2 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup...
... service center. 25 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of the battery. To install the battery pack: 1 3 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 2 IMPORTANT! Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup...
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... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. sectors" for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. This record is used to boot from your data immediately and run slower. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If...
... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. sectors" for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. This record is used to boot from your data immediately and run slower. Press [ESC] and you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If...
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... the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). A new battery pack must continued to be warned when battery power is disconnected from external power. Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to complete battery depletion or no power is charged. NOTE: You will fail if no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). But...
... the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). A new battery pack must continued to be warned when battery power is disconnected from external power. Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to complete battery depletion or no power is charged. NOTE: You will fail if no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). But...
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... this mode.) Hibernate is not in the BIOS Setup. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-to save your current data and status in this option. These power control cannot...
... this mode.) Hibernate is not in the BIOS Setup. 3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores your work , your Notebook PC is the same as Suspend-to save your current data and status in this option. These power control cannot...
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... 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is running . Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... 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 touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is running . Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Windows software settings are necessary to the access time. a,b,c). 34 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Wireless Indicator Wireless Models Only: Indicates when the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Windows software settings are necessary to the access time. a,b,c). 34 This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Wireless Indicator Wireless Models Only: Indicates when the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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.... Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! 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 The built-in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
.... Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. IMPORTANT! 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 The built-in the example below. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal...
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... Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Each individual TPM must have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to the computer system. TPM helps provide security that is disabled by the following cryptographic capabilities of security to see the security clear option.) Important: Use should routinely backup your TPM security data. On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled] Important: Use...
... Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). Each individual TPM must have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to the computer system. TPM helps provide security that is disabled by the following cryptographic capabilities of security to see the security clear option.) Important: Use should routinely backup your TPM security data. On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled] Important: Use...
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... installed operating system. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
... installed operating system. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your Notebook PC, or add functionality...
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... location before recovering.) 4. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Built-in Camera The built-in the Notebook PC. 3. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to see if there are any problems. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is left in camera does not work correctly. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it for a one-year-warranty using...
... location before recovering.) 4. If problem still persists, try again. 2. Built-in Camera The built-in the Notebook PC. 3. Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to see if there are any problems. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is left in camera does not work correctly. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it for a one-year-warranty using...
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...)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses.) Service - Specification, function, price How to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before recovering.) C. A. Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup...
...)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses.) Service - Specification, function, price How to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before recovering.) C. A. Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup...
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... Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 3. Reboot the system. Assuming that came with your model from the ASUS website. 2. f. Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again. Follow the instructions shown. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Select the new BIOS...
... Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 3. Reboot the system. Assuming that came with your model from the ASUS website. 2. f. Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again. Follow the instructions shown. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Select the new BIOS...
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... ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings...
... ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings...
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... all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Select a partition option and click Next. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to boot from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Restart the Notebook PC and press on your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that your Notebook PC at the factory. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
... all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Select a partition option and click Next. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to boot from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Restart the Notebook PC and press on your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that your Notebook PC at the factory. Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on...
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... data stored in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as audio and computer data. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that can hold video as well as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can achieve up to 63 units on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in high-end digital equipment...
... data stored in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with devices such as audio and computer data. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that can hold video as well as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can achieve up to 63 units on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in high-end digital equipment...
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... make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are attached physically without a hub in STR mode. A-20 If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel...
... make transactions and communication more trustworthy. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are attached physically without a hub in STR mode. A-20 If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel...