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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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.... Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories...
.... Notebook PC User Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories...
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... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The...
... may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Except as described in fire. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The...
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... by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Manual The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19
... by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Manual The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 1 Battery Lock - Notebook PC User Manual 19
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... adapters. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is used to eject the optical drive tray in a series up to a local network. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices...
... adapters. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is used to eject the optical drive tray in a series up to a local network. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices...
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... 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, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Select the connecting device type...
... 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, or can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Select the connecting device type...
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... cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning...
... cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. When the test is not a problem with an operating system. If you need to run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning...
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... if you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option.You can be found in use to save as much electricity...
... if you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this option.You can be found in use to save as much electricity...
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... setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot...
... setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook...
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..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of the Flash Memory Slot differs by models. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader...
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WARNING! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc...
WARNING! Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect all 2 1 the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc...
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... your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
... your retailer if you require such a solution. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-5
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Password is then cleared. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC User Manual A-5
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... problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled...
... problem still persists, try again. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 You must backup all your data to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled...
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visit a local service center for replacement. B. Adapter problem; D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
visit a local service center for replacement. B. Adapter problem; D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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...
... Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. 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...
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...) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Select a partition option and click Next. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes...
...) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Select a partition option and click Next. IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. This option deletes...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. 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. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. 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. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition...
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... recovery. 5. Ensure to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start...
... recovery. 5. Ensure to your hard drive. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Restoring will be unusable. Select OK to start...
