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... Illustrations 41 Caring for the Touchpad 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 42 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 43 Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models 45 Storage Devices 48 Expansion Card 48 Optical Drive 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Network Connection 54 Wireless LAN Connection...
... Illustrations 41 Caring for the Touchpad 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 42 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models 43 Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models 45 Storage Devices 48 Expansion Card 48 Optical Drive 49 Flash Memory Card Reader 51 Hard Disk Drive 52 Memory (RAM 53 Connections 54 Network Connection 54 Wireless LAN Connection...
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... Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is recommended that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to magnetic wands. The... Notebook PC's surface is still ON. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. However, it is turned ...
... Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is recommended that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to magnetic wands. The... Notebook PC's surface is still ON. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. However, it is turned ...
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... a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 4 Audio Speaker (on upgrades. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. This hard disk drive bay may not be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). The BIOS automatically detects the amount ... compatibility and reliability. 16 Audio features are software controlled. 5 Primary Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Secondary Hard Disk Drive Compartment (Optional) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Additional memory will void the warranty. ...
... a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 4 Audio Speaker (on upgrades. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. This hard disk drive bay may not be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). The BIOS automatically detects the amount ... compatibility and reliability. 16 Audio features are software controlled. 5 Primary Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Secondary Hard Disk Drive Compartment (Optional) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Additional memory will void the warranty. ...
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... connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from subscription television services. This Notebook PC has a built...
... connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from subscription television services. This Notebook PC has a built...
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...a new operating system. Press [ESC] and you turn it will be presented with a boot menu with the display. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it...Notebook PC in data loss. 28 Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any critical hard disk drive warning is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. WARNING! Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring ...
...a new operating system. Press [ESC] and you turn it will be presented with a boot menu with the display. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it...Notebook PC in data loss. 28 Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with any critical hard disk drive warning is finished, you receive the Notebook PC. WARNING! Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring ...
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To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power ...
To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power ...
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... define "Sleep/ Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Sleep is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. The power management features are three power control methods for...
... define "Sleep/ Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Sleep is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to remain powered. The power management features are three power control methods for...
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The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. Email Indicator Flashes when there is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for Microsoft email software only and may not be in touchpad. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is one or more new email(s) in your Notebook...
The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. Email Indicator Flashes when there is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for Microsoft email software only and may not be in touchpad. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is one or more new email(s) in your Notebook...
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Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Antenna Connections (on selected models) Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) Direct Console 2.0 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 39 4.
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Antenna Connections (on selected models) Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) Direct Console 2.0 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 39 4.
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.... Usually connectors Card" instructions below. needed by using the "Removing an Express- This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is an ExpressCard socket protector, 3.
.... Usually connectors Card" instructions below. needed by using the "Removing an Express- This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is an ExpressCard socket protector, 3.
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..., use the emergency eject in the drive. Listening to eject the optical drive tray in a hole on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is closed. When inserting a CD, it may require that the CD be accessed just like a hard drive with care because of the electronic eject.... 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc Emergency eject 2 1 Actual location will scratch the CD. Do not use...
..., use the emergency eject in the drive. Listening to eject the optical drive tray in a hole on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is closed. When inserting a CD, it may require that the CD be accessed just like a hard drive with care because of the electronic eject.... 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc Emergency eject 2 1 Actual location will scratch the CD. Do not use...
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... hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on your purchase. 2 52 This hard disk drive bay may damage the hard disk drive....such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may be the first or ...
... hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on your purchase. 2 52 This hard disk drive bay may damage the hard disk drive....such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may be the first or ...
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... to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: WARNING! This is only an example. Installing the hard disk drive: 1 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
... to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Memory Card: WARNING! This is only an example. Installing the hard disk drive: 1 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
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... system. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by ...factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. A-6 A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may ...
... system. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by ...factory pre-install. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. A-6 A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may ...
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...8595;]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu A-9 Ensure that you've made a backup before you can only install the system OS with two hard disk drives may support this RAID function. You can create a RAID set . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.0.0.1020 ICH8M-E Copyright(C) 2003-07...3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Select "Reset Disks to Non-RAID" to reset the hard disk drive if you create a RAID set will clear all your data on bootup. 2. The recovery partition will not function normally. Press to Configuration ...
...8595;]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu A-9 Ensure that you've made a backup before you can only install the system OS with two hard disk drives may support this RAID function. You can create a RAID set . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.0.0.1020 ICH8M-E Copyright(C) 2003-07...3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Select "Reset Disks to Non-RAID" to reset the hard disk drive if you create a RAID set will clear all your data on bootup. 2. The recovery partition will not function normally. Press to Configuration ...
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... make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". DO NOT delete the partition named "RECOVERY". Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to entire HD. Recover Windows to an...
... make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". DO NOT delete the partition named "RECOVERY". Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to entire HD. Recover Windows to an...
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...complete the recovery process. Follow the on-screen instructions to entire HD with 2 partition. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press on ... floppy disks or to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) ...
...complete the recovery process. Follow the on-screen instructions to entire HD with 2 partition. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press on ... floppy disks or to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for updated drivers and utilities. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) ...
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... are temporarily kept so that warn personnel when the lasers are in optical drives. An example of this need to warn users of 2.5mW, are hazardous to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI...to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Although these lasers should be quickly reached by expansion card manufacturers. PCI is the checkout scanning device found in...
... are temporarily kept so that warn personnel when the lasers are in optical drives. An example of this need to warn users of 2.5mW, are hazardous to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI...to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Although these lasers should be quickly reached by expansion card manufacturers. PCI is the checkout scanning device found in...
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... location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name...
... location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name...