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... Card 58 Optical Drive...60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 75 Antenna Connections (on selected models 78 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive...
... Card 58 Optical Drive...60 Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Hard Disk Drive 65 Memory (RAM 67 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 75 Antenna Connections (on selected models 78 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive...
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... have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components...
... have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components...
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... cloth. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO...
... cloth. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Notebook PC User Manual Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. DO...
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... be pressed with a straightened paper clip to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
... be pressed with a straightened paper clip to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 Notebook PC User Manual
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... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred. 7 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details 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 run simultaneously on each model. 6 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
... video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred. 7 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for details 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 run simultaneously on each model. 6 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location...
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... simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 5 E-SATAE-SATA Port (on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of...
... simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between 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 a digital television (DTV). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 5 E-SATAE-SATA Port (on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of...
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual When...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be correct when you need to run through a series of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual When...
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This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this option. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Click the Windows button and...
This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this option. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status in this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Click the Windows button and...
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... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use...
... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function...
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... shown on the display. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will lock (disable) the built-in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 47 Switches and Status Indicators Switches Splendid Key Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid Key The Power4Gear Hybrid key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.The selected mode is shown on the display. The power saving modes control many aspects of...
... shown on the display. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button will lock (disable) the built-in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Notebook PC User Manual 47 Switches and Status Indicators Switches Splendid Key Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Power4Gear Hybrid Key The Power4Gear Hybrid key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.The selected mode is shown on the display. The power saving modes control many aspects of...
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Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Flash ...
Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. WARNING! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 64 Notebook PC User Manual Flash ...
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... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system 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 provides BIOS, drivers and...
... not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system 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 provides BIOS, drivers and...
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...Quite Boot [Enabled] Enables/Disables Quite Boot option. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities PXE ROM [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [Atheros Boot Agent] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [Atheros Boot Agent] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Boot Option...
...Quite Boot [Enabled] Enables/Disables Quite Boot option. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities PXE ROM [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [Atheros Boot Agent] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] [Atheros Boot Agent] [P1: HL-DT-ST BDDVD.] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Boot Option...
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...After the Administrator's password is then set the user password. Set User Password is used to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To set the administrator and user password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Setup administrator password Administrator Password : User Password : I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
...After the Administrator's password is then set the user password. Set User Password is used to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. To set the administrator and user password: 1. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Setup administrator password Administrator Password : User Password : I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
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... hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does...
... hibernation. 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does...
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.... Mechanical Problem - C. Battery problem; A. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. D. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
.... Mechanical Problem - C. Battery problem; A. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. visit a local service center for replacement. IMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. D. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Legacy USB Support Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Enabled] [Yes] [4] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS FancyStart [Disabled] : Select Screen...
... update BIOS. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Legacy USB Support Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [Enabled] [Yes] [4] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS FancyStart [Disabled] : Select Screen...
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IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This...
IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to entire HD with two partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. This...
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... hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
... hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter...
