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... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use...
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual Follow all servicing to or use...
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... Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
... Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices.
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... Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. This option deletes all partitions from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Press [Enter] to first partition only. Recover Windows to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual 13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. This option deletes all partitions from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Press [Enter] to first partition only. Recover Windows to entire HD. Notebook PC User Manual 13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. According to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
... not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to...
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... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 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-8 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-14 Using Recovery Partition A-14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-15 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-17 Internal Modem...
... Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 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-8 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-14 Using Recovery Partition A-14 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-15 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-17 Internal Modem...
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Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual TIP: Tips for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the...
Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual TIP: Tips for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to use them. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the...
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... additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Notebook PC User Manual 17 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
... additional memory. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Notebook PC User Manual 17 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Additional memory will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
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... a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Use this jack automatically disables...
... a series up to amplified speakers or headphones. USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Use this jack automatically disables...
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... software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 29 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to correct the conflict by using the hot keys...
... software that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 29 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to correct the conflict by using the hot keys...
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..." will blink in this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Because RAM is...
..." will blink in this mode. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in RAM while many components are not saved. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Because RAM is...
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... the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun...
... the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Follow the icons instead of the function keys. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Sun...
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... devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in memory card reader...
... devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in memory card reader...
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... updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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 hardware...
... updates or replacement of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on the installed operating system. Contact your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 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 hardware...
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... [Enter]. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...
... [Enter]. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Hard Disk Security Setting I/O Interface Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs...
... Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an earlier date. 3. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs...
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... whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system us- Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Symptom & Solutions: A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager.
... whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. visit a local service center for repair. Mechanical Problem - Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system us- Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Symptom & Solutions: A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager.
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... in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. CDROM 2. 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 below sections may cause system to select and update BIOS. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run...
... in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. CDROM 2. 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 below sections may cause system to select and update BIOS. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run...
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... new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
... new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual...
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... recovery. Restoring will be unusable. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start...
... recovery. Restoring will be unusable. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Select OK to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start...