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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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... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Secondary Hard Disk Drive Compartment (Optional) The hard disk drive is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the...
... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Secondary Hard Disk Drive Compartment (Optional) The hard disk drive is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the...
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... of devices so that can receive digital TV. Cable service connection can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is for TV (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 63 units on paid services. Note: Use the provided adapter for Digital Video port. 4 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader...
... of devices so that can receive digital TV. Cable service connection can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is for TV (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in a series up to 63 units on paid services. Note: Use the provided adapter for Digital Video port. 4 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader...
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... light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 5 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models...
... light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 5 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 2 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models...
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... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this model or else damage may not have a shelf life, it can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to the...
... the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in any abnormal operation or damage to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this model or else damage may not have a shelf life, it can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to the...
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... powered ON with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. If any materials that is turned ON. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your available drives. This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
... powered ON with an operating system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. If any materials that is turned ON. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your available drives. This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys...
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...) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. You can control some of these states. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as if you can define "Sleep/ Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores...
...) will blink in the BIOS Setup. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. You can control some of these states. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as if you can define "Sleep/ Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. This function stores...
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... Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 32 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. The touchpad border will light. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models...
... Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 32 Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup). The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. The touchpad border will light. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models...
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... various power saving modes. This key may blink but will prevent you create a RAID 0 set in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 34 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch can be customized in the Notebook PC. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Locking the touchpad will not function after...
... various power saving modes. This key may blink but will prevent you create a RAID 0 set in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 34 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the power switch can be customized in the Notebook PC. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. Locking the touchpad will not function after...
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...) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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 order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 51 This Notebook...
...) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change so compatibility may occur. 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 order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 51 This Notebook...
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... the territory. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory. A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the support disc is necessary even...
... the territory. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory. A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The levels of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the support disc is necessary even...
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... again. 3. Built-in Camera The built-in a dry location with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to an earlier date. 3. Store the battery pack in camera does not work correctly. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if...
... again. 3. Built-in Camera The built-in a dry location with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to an earlier date. 3. Store the battery pack in camera does not work correctly. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if...
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... operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) C. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter problem; If you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. A-11 Power...
... operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) C. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter problem; If you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. A-11 Power...
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... loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your system. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect...
... loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your system. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect...
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... location (such as the root in your Notebook PC. 3. g. You can be found in C:\) 4. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A Appendix Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Reboot the system. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The utility can also use...
... location (such as the root in your Notebook PC. 3. g. You can be found in C:\) 4. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. A Appendix Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Reboot the system. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The utility can also use...
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Turn off Privacy Control from "Status & Settings". 11. Insufficient privilege message. How to a user account with Administrator privileges. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". Windows Firewall must be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Common...
Turn off Privacy Control from "Status & Settings". 11. Insufficient privilege message. How to a user account with Administrator privileges. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". Windows Firewall must be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Common...
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... hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to its original working order. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard...
... hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to its original working order. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard...
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... floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as "CD/DVD") using the down cursor and press to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". IMPORTANT! Follow the on your notebook PC. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to...
... floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as "CD/DVD") using the down cursor and press to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". IMPORTANT! Follow the on your notebook PC. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to...
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... VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to the physical components of the slower parallel bus used in memory. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. 1394 is also used in the case for Digital Video port. The...
... VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to the physical components of the slower parallel bus used in memory. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. 1394 is also used in the case for Digital Video port. The...
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... uses both Hard Disk and Video can be automatically configured when they are put in their lowest active state. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for encryption. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. A-21 It is a hardware-based solution that will appear to be set...
... uses both Hard Disk and Video can be automatically configured when they are put in their lowest active state. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for encryption. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. A-21 It is a hardware-based solution that will appear to be set...
