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... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63 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-17 Internal...
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... Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! 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 complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
... Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! 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 complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These...
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... with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO...
... with a dry cloth. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Notebook PC User Manual Except as described in fire. DO...
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... The hard disk drive is secured in the 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 inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... The hard disk drive is secured in the 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 inserted, it will automatically lock.To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial...
... (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 17 Using this jack automatically disables the built-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial...
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... (POST) When you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is installed as a carrying...
... (POST) When you turn it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run through a series of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for the installation of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that the hard disk is installed as a carrying...
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... power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Because RAM...
... power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can control some of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. Because RAM...
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...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
...): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on the Notebook PC's keyboard. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The...
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... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
... speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. 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...
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... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices...
... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can 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. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices...
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...recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
...recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed...
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...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press...
...;�o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M�a��in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press...
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... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring...
... driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring...
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...another location before recovering. C. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. IMPORTANT! D. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual...
...another location before recovering. C. FAN / Thermal Why is air flow from the main air vent. 2. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Hardware Problem - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. IMPORTANT! D. Mechanical Problem - Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Battery problem; Notebook PC User Manual...
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... connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. Software Problem - Un-install software applications. Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to protect yourself from the ASUS website. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
... connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to solve your system.Try to un-install them in DOS mode. Software Problem - Un-install software applications. Remove additional memory. A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to protect yourself from the ASUS website. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
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... 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. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... 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. ASUS Tek. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. About the...
... PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to first partition only. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. About the...
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... a power on bootup to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities...
... a power on bootup to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with recovery DVD. 1. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities...
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... 2nd HDD Interface and set it to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
... 2nd HDD Interface and set it to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. � � � Security I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface Wireless Network Interface HD AUDIO Interface SATA 2nd HDD Interface SATA ODD Interface USB Interface Security [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] [Unlock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface Lock Unlcok If Locked, 2nd SATA HDD will be disabled. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be unusable. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...
... for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be unusable. The secondary hard disk drive is only available on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...