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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Information A-16 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 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 Information A-16 Internal...
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... tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives...
... tasks. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to use them. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives...
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.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short...strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments.
.... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT short...strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments.
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....The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock -
....The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. When the battery pack is not connected. 1 Battery Lock -
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... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 21 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug...
... some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 21 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug...
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Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones...
Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function. 5 USB Port (2.0) 6 Headphone Output & Microphone Input Combo Jack (on selected models) 7 Microphone Input Jack 8 Flash Memory Slot 9 Optical Drive 10 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 11 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 12 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) Notebook PC User Manual 25 Headphone Output Jack (on selected models) This combo jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones...
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... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is powered ON with the display. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If...
... may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. When the test is powered ON with the display. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If...
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..." for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will...
..." for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will...
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Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. 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...
Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. 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...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 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 does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Notebook PC User Manual 41 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 does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. You can see the current mode...
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... may 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices...
... may 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. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Storage Devices Storage devices...
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... locate the memory. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
... locate the memory. WARNING! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual The actual location of memory in the system and configures CMOS...
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating...
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... is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
... is set , then this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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... disabled. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
... disabled. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download...
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; B. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Adapter problem; B. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal...
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... page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
... page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - Follow the instructions shown. Copyright...
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... to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to entire HD. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only.
... to keep other partitions,and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as drive"C". Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to entire HD. IMPORTANT! DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to its original working state. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to first partition only.
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... disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
... disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Using the Recovery D�...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be unusable. Using the Recovery D�...