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...Illustrations 56 Caring for the Touchpad 59 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-...
...Illustrations 56 Caring for the Touchpad 59 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 59 Storage Devices 61 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 65 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Windows Wireless Network ...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 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-...
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... Bands A-26 UL Safety Notices A-28 Power Safety Requirement A-29 TV Tuner Notices A-29 REACH ...A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-30 Optical Drive Safety Information A-31 Laser Safety Information A-31 Service warning label A-31 CDRH Regulations A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-32 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC...
... Bands A-26 UL Safety Notices A-28 Power Safety Requirement A-29 TV Tuner Notices A-29 REACH ...A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-30 Optical Drive Safety Information A-31 Laser Safety Information A-31 Service warning label A-31 CDRH Regulations A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice A-32 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC...
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... surfaces. Be careful not to settings other than the center position may cause DANGER. Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to use . CAUTION! Remember that the DC fan is easily dulled if not properly cared for transport...
... surfaces. Be careful not to settings other than the center position may cause DANGER. Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for . The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to use . CAUTION! Remember that the DC fan is easily dulled if not properly cared for transport...
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... and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an...of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by ...
... and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual 2 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is connected to an...of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will increase application performance by the specifications for additional memory. Battery time varies by usage and by ...
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...or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models ...with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW)...
...or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in proportion to the data size transferred. 24 Notebook PC User Manual This indicator will light in various models ...with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW)...
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6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 25 You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject.
6 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. Notebook PC User Manual 25 You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 7 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in place of the electronic eject.
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... wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when ...
... wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. When the test is not a problem with any materials that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when ...
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... effective scan and repair but the process will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... sectors" for servicing.... Notebook PC User Manual 37 Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. If any...
... effective scan and repair but the process will run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... sectors" for servicing.... Notebook PC User Manual 37 Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. If any...
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... putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Restarting or Rebooting After making...
... putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your operating system, you may be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Restarting or Rebooting After making...
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"Hibernate" saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this , RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power ...
"Hibernate" saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this , RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power ...
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... Off: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Orange ON: Battery power is only applicable on models with...
... Off: Battery power is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to the access time. Orange ON: Battery power is only applicable on models with...
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...electricity and strong vibrations or impact. WARNING! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component... PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
...electricity and strong vibrations or impact. WARNING! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component... PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
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1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 63
1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the 2hard disk drive. 1 Notebook PC User Manual 63
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2 1 2 1 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 2 1 1 64 Notebook PC User Manual
2 1 2 1 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 The actual location of the hard disk drive differs by models. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the hard disk drive. 2 1 1 64 Notebook PC User Manual
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Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. ... PC User Manual USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will allow data entry to be more comfortable. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be simultaneously used in keyboard...
Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. ... PC User Manual USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will allow data entry to be more comfortable. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be simultaneously used in keyboard...
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... functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 ... software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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 provide additional ...
... functionality not provided by the native operating system. 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 ... software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed 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 provide additional ...
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...2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] ... Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled ...
...2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Press [Enter] ... Boot Option #1. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [P0: ST9750420AS ...] [P1: Optiarc DVD RW...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 Delete Boot Option P0: ST9750420AS P1: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7585H Disabled ...
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...1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using... the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists...
...1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using... the hibernation. 1. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If problem still persists...
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...'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. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: ... Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save...
...'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. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: ... Megatrends, Inc. 4. Software Problem - You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save...
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... and click Next. 5. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to its original working state. Press [F9] during ...bootup. 2. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select the language you to keep other partitions,and to recover and click Next. 4. This ...
... and click Next. 5. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Notebook PC to its original working state. Press [F9] during ...bootup. 2. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select the language you to keep other partitions,and to recover and click Next. 4. This ...