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... or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... or touch the display panel. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Notebook PC User Manual Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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...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 connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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...
...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 connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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...
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... using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to recover and click Next. 4. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores 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...
... using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Partition options: Recover Windows to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to recover and click Next. 4. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores 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...
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... partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... partitions. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to complete the recovery process. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the...
... the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Follow the onscreen instructions to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to complete the recovery process. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the...
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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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... components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information...
... components in this manual. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Getting Started Gives you information...
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... battery lock is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures accordingly. Notebook PC User Manual 17 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive...
... battery lock is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures accordingly. Notebook PC User Manual 17 There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartments The hard disk drive...
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USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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 appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 2 3 18 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side The right side may vary in a series up to 12Mbits/sec...
USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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 appearance depending on model. 12 3 5 67 1 2 3 18 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB allows many devices to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Right Side The right side may vary in a series up to 12Mbits/sec...
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.... Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! This record is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If necessary...
.... Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! This record is not a problem with an operating system. When the test is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If necessary...
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... to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work , your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your last status...
... to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work , your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. This function stores your last status...
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... -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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). Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
... -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to fill 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). Notebook PC User Manual 37 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
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... PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 53...
... PDAs. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 53...
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... 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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
... 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 a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is in order to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
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...[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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 2. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password...
...[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. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Password is then set the password: 1. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 2. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password...
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Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your...
Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to the latest version and try again. 3. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your...
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... check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! C. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. ing the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
... check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! C. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. ing the recovery partition or disc. Symptom & Solutions: A. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high...
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... Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run...
... Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Internal Numeric Pad Lock [Enabled] Play POST Sound Speaker Volume [OK] [ 4 ] [Cancel] Press ENTER to run...
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... 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. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Recover...
... 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. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Recover...
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... Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring...
... Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring...