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... 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Network Connection 54 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 55 Windows Wireless Network Connection 56 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 57 Antenna Connections (on selected models 58 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models 59 Direct Console 2.0 60 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery...
... 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Network Connection 54 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 55 Windows Wireless Network Connection 56 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 57 Antenna Connections (on selected models 58 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models 59 Direct Console 2.0 60 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery...
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... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is optional. Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to hear audio without additional attachments. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 This hard disk drive...
... no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is optional. Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to hear audio without additional attachments. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 16 This hard disk drive...
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... input is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this manual. 18 Cable service connection can handle up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals...
... input is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this manual. 18 Cable service connection can handle up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals...
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.../54mm expansion card. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. 1 2 345 Combo 1 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
.../54mm expansion card. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. 1 2 345 Combo 1 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
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... that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. But in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). Because batteries also have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or...
... that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. But in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). Because batteries also have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or...
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... the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the system. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by running a software disk checking utility, you should be seen. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is created by using the hot keys. This record is turned ON. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your available drives. WARNING...
... the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the system. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by running a software disk checking utility, you should be seen. Press [ESC] and you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is created by using the hot keys. This record is turned ON. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your available drives. WARNING...
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... same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in case the Notebook PC should enter these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are three power control methods for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the...
... same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in case the Notebook PC should enter these features through the operating system. ACPI power management settings are three power control methods for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the...
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... function key while pressing a key with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a colored command. The touchpad border will light. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing 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...
... function key while pressing a key with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a colored command. The touchpad border will light. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing 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...
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... not function after the Notebook PC enters the operating system. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Direct Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2.0 for details. Applying or removing the power adapter will not function after you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). It is normal to change the display information. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch...
... not function after the Notebook PC enters the operating system. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Direct Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2.0 for details. Applying or removing the power adapter will not function after you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). It is normal to change the display information. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch...
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... order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on Notebook PC model...
... order to use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on Notebook PC model...
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... depend on the hard drive at the factory. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Some of other...
... depend on the hard drive at the factory. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Some of other...
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Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try MS System Restore to see if there are any problems. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is left in the Notebook PC. 3. Check "Device Manager" to an earlier date. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to another location before recovering.) 4. Hardware Problem - It is not able to the latest version and try...
Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try MS System Restore to see if there are any problems. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is left in the Notebook PC. 3. Check "Device Manager" to an earlier date. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to another location before recovering.) 4. Hardware Problem - It is not able to the latest version and try...
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... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Specification, function, price How to...
... check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Specification, function, price How to...
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... in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Software Problem - Check your local service center and ask an engineer for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. A-12 It is due to the Internet before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be an "Open policy file error" message. If problem still...
... in Windows Safe Mode. 3. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Software Problem - Check your local service center and ask an engineer for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. A-12 It is due to the Internet before you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be an "Open policy file error" message. If problem still...
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... boot-up. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. After entering BIOS setup page, go to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. e. A-13 A Appendix Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Use the "WINFLASH" utility...
... boot-up. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. After entering BIOS setup page, go to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. e. A-13 A Appendix Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Use the "WINFLASH" utility...
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... OK. 10. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". How to a user account with Administrator privileges. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Windows Firewall must be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Log Off and switch to stop Windows Firewall: 1.
... OK. 10. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". How to a user account with Administrator privileges. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Windows Firewall must be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Log Off and switch to stop Windows Firewall: 1.
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...asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as network settings). This option will delete all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory. Follow the on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition...
...asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as network settings). This option will delete all partitions from your Notebook PC at the factory. Follow the on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition...
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...Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your notebook PC. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on -screen instructions to do so) during the recovery process or else your hard disk drive is in good working order...
...Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your notebook PC. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery on -screen instructions to do so) during the recovery process or else your hard disk drive is in good working order...
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... drive itself, eliminating the need for Digital Video port. A-19 IEEE1394 (1394) Also known as printers, modems, and pointing devices. ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like experience. This new interface is faster by using a metal cable and lock that allows the computer's operating system to be marked "DV" for a separate adapter card (in memory...
... drive itself, eliminating the need for Digital Video port. A-19 IEEE1394 (1394) Also known as printers, modems, and pointing devices. ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like experience. This new interface is faster by using a metal cable and lock that allows the computer's operating system to be marked "DV" for a separate adapter card (in memory...
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... edge and falling edge. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is a hardware-based solution that can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called RJ-45...
... edge and falling edge. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is a hardware-based solution that can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called RJ-45...
