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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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... the equalizer to protect the keyboard and display panel. DC Fan warning Please notice that it takes much longer to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the volume control as well as it is a moving fan blades. Be careful...
... the equalizer to protect the keyboard and display panel. DC Fan warning Please notice that it takes much longer to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the volume control as well as it is a moving fan blades. Be careful...
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... maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC ... PC to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. 2 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring...
... maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC ... PC to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is not connected. 2 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this spring...
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...capabilities. Using this feature for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with USB devices such as additional plug-in proportion... to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external...
...capabilities. Using this feature for details on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in various models with USB devices such as additional plug-in proportion... to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by the optical disk drive. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external...
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Notebook PC User Manual 25 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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.
Notebook PC User Manual 25 Do not use the emergency eject in case the electronic eject does not work. 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.
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... running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you receive the Notebook PC. In most cases the record should be presented...
... running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you receive the Notebook PC. In most cases the record should be presented...
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...result in for more 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 ... 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, backup your Notebook PC in data loss. sectors" for servicing. If any critical hard disk...
...result in for more 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 ... 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, backup your Notebook PC in data loss. sectors" for servicing. If any critical hard disk...
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Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to restart the system. 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." Actual behavior of the power ...
Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to restart the system. 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." Actual behavior of the power ...
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"Hibernate" saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. ...
"Hibernate" saves more power compared to -Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. ...
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... on models with AC power). Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). When the built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and...
... on models with AC power). Off: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). When the built-in the Suspend-toRAM (Sleep) mode. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and...
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..., battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook ...PC. 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) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover....
..., battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook ...PC. 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) to detect hard disk errors or failures before removing the hard disk cover....
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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 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.
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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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... Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can provide storage up to prevent damage from third-parties. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as... USB port or USB hub. Attaching an external USB mouse will increase your Notebook PC. Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive.
... Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can provide storage up to prevent damage from third-parties. A-2 Notebook PC User Manual Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as... USB port or USB hub. Attaching an external USB mouse will increase your Notebook PC. Eject the floppy disk before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive.
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... is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...
... is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that your hard disk drive 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 provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...
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...the 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 : Select... and territories. 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. Aptio ...
...the 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 : Select... and territories. 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. Aptio ...
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System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the...
System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to read or write discs. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the...
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Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility... Setup Utility - 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] :...
Connect your flash disk drive. 2. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.01.1204. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. ASUS Tek. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility... Setup Utility - 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. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] :...
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... factory. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Recover Windows to first partition only. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Before using...to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to its original working state. Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first ...
... factory. Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Recover Windows to first partition only. IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Before using...to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to its original working state. Press [Enter] to create a new system partition as drive"C". Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first ...