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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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... by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started...
... by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started...
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... or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... or enter the Notebook PC. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Except as described in fire. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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... use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. When the battery pack is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Notebook PC User Manual 17 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
... use when moving temporarily between locations. Spring The spring battery lock is not connected. When the battery pack is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Notebook PC User Manual 17 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
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Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in...
Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously Notebook PC User Manual USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in...
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... to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Notebook PC User Manual 19 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
... to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Notebook PC User Manual 19 It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
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... further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may result in the loss of battery cells housed together. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. The battery pack consists of a set of working data. To install the battery pack: 1 2 3 4 3 4 26 Notebook PC User Manual Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is turned ON, as this...
... further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may result in the loss of battery cells housed together. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. The battery pack consists of a set of working data. To install the battery pack: 1 2 3 4 3 4 26 Notebook PC User Manual Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is turned ON, as this...
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... the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 29 Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with the display. IMPORTANT! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup...
... the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 29 Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with the display. IMPORTANT! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup...
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... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). ACPI power management settings are designed to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are made through the Power menu...
... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. In Power Options, you resume your work, your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will reappear as Suspend-toRAM (STR). ACPI power management settings are designed to keep (refresh) the data. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are made through the Power menu...
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... 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). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN...
... 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). Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN...
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Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is activated when lighted. When the built-in wireless LAN is activated when lighted. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters ...
Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is activated when lighted. When the built-in wireless LAN is activated when lighted. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to type using capitalized letters (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters ...
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... other files to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 53 IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 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 that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs...
... other files to various data storage devices. Notebook PC User Manual 53 IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. 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 that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs...
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... part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
... part of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage...
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Security Setting To set . 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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 ...
Security Setting To set . 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. Password is then set the password: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Password is then cleared. To clear the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. 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 ...
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... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center...
... system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center...
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..., use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Hardware Problem - ing the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A-10 Notebook PC User Manual B. Battery problem; You...
..., use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. Hardware Problem - ing the recovery partition or disc. Adapter problem; D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. You must backup all your data to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A-10 Notebook PC User Manual B. Battery problem; You...
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... A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 A. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Unknown Reason - Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Software Problem - Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. WARNING! Remove additional memory. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC...
... A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Ensure your problem. Notebook PC User Manual A-11 A. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process. Unknown Reason - Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Software Problem - Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. WARNING! Remove additional memory. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC...
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...file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - You must "Load User Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. CDROM 2. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings...
...file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - You must "Load User Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. CDROM 2. IDE Configuration Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Start Ea[sEynaFbllaesdh] Utility? This utility doesn't support : 1. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Advanced Settings...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-15 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 complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery DVD...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to connect the power adapter to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Using the Recovery DVD...