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... water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the...
... water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Seek servicing if the...
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... RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
... RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). 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's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). 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's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Prepare...
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... system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
... system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to be unusable. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual 19 Using the Recovery D��V�D��: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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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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... as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces...
... as being correct. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Knowing the Parts Gives you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to use them. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Appendix Introduces...
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... unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power 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 - Battery...
... unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power 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 - Battery...
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... may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. This indicates that controls the...
... may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a record of a new operating system. 32 Notebook PC User Manual Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. This indicates that controls the...
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... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system...
... scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of these features through the operating system...
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... Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
... Notebook PC in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on -screen-display. 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; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys...
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... an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
... an indicator between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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 does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
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... flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual...
... flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Refer to the previous chapter to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC...
...-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in order to provide additional software not included as part of the support disc is necessary even if your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Support Software This Notebook PC...
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... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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...
... the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. 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...
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... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service...
... backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service...
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... using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. C. IMPORTANT! If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
... using the recovery partition or disc. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. C. IMPORTANT! If none of the above help, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software...
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... User Manual 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. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
... User Manual 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. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. 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. Connect your flash disk drive...
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... Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... Notebook PC User Manual Recover Windows to create the Recovery DVD. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions...
... power supply may be unusable. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions...