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...disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate... into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during...
...disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate... into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during...
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... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in a series up to a local network. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
... modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in a series up to a local network. Do not use without restarting the computer. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers...
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.... Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to create a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
.... Recover Windows to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to create a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
... DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to entire HD with two partitions. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Restoring will be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Restoring will be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to complete the recovery process. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the...
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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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... safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started...
... safe operation. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on getting started...
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... charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected...
... charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. Move the manual lock to insert or remove the battery pack. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Notebook PC when AC power is connected...
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... turning OFF your available drives. This record is powered ON with any materials that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you need to run through a series of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be presented with a boot menu...
... turning OFF your available drives. This record is powered ON with any materials that is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. If you need to run through a series of the system. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be presented with a boot menu...
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... a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in use by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep" and...
... a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will blink in use by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as possible but also allow full operation on demand. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are turned OFF. "Sleep" and...
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... User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
... User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard...
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... Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual...
... Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 WARNING...
... on the card or else data loss may change without warning. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 WARNING...
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... pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications 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 your hard disk drive is optional and...
... pre-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications 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 your hard disk drive is optional and...
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...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-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. If ONLY the...
...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-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. If ONLY the...
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... persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 3.
... persists, try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Hardware Problem - A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. If not the case, try again. 3.
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... none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the...
... none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. A. You must backup all your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to detect them to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the...
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... FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. 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. Copyright (C) 2008 American...
... FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS Tek. 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. Copyright (C) 2008 American...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 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. IMPORTANT! According to complete the recovery process. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire...
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Ensure to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up...
Ensure to complete the recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to be unusable. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to back up...