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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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... situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you...
... situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Getting Started Gives you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. Knowing the Parts Gives you...
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...DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong...scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...
...DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to strong...scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean...
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Notebook PC User Manual 19 Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 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 - When the...
Notebook PC User Manual 19 Move the manual lock to keep the battery pack secured. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. 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 - When the...
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... drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices...
... drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local network. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for opening the tray. Notebook PC User Manual 21 The built-in connector allows convenient use the emergency eject in place of devices...
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... 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. 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 Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function.
... 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. 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 Select the connecting device type in the dialog box and switches the jack function.
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... boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. This record is not a problem with an operating system. This indicates that will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup...
... boot from your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. This record is not a problem with an operating system. This indicates that will be presented with a boot menu with any materials that the hard disk is finished, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup...
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... in this mode. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you...
... in this mode. This function stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to save as much electricity as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you...
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... sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings...
... sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Windows software settings...
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... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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...
... Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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. 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...
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...MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! 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. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so...
...MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. IMPORTANT! 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. Notebook PC User Manual 57 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so...
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... Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
... Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual...
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Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending 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 its...
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending 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 its...
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...asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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...
...asked for when entering Setup. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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...
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... the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase...
... the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your data to read or write discs. 1. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase...
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... system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter...
... system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit 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 Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model...
... Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit 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 Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model...
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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". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if...
...) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Recover Windows to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if...
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... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter...
