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...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. WARNING! Do not place together with any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ... and must be switched OFF in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. The 3G function needs to be used in places that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT...
...servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. WARNING! Do not place together with any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ... and must be switched OFF in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. The 3G function needs to be used in places that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT...
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... digital audio controller that provides the same functions as your identification key. 10 Status Indicators (front) (on selected models) The light sensor will detect the amount of light in the Windows operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel which the keys can...
... digital audio controller that provides the same functions as your identification key. 10 Status Indicators (front) (on selected models) The light sensor will detect the amount of light in the Windows operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel which the keys can...
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... memory upgrades for 3G functions. 4 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of a mobile SIM card for your Notebook PC. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM...
... memory upgrades for 3G functions. 4 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of a mobile SIM card for your Notebook PC. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Move the manual lock to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is not connected. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 5 678 4 1 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 on each model. 18 Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 5 678 4 1 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 on each model. 18 Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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... BIOS setup. WARNING! To install the battery pack: 3 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this range will shorten the life of the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. Only use battery...
... BIOS setup. WARNING! To install the battery pack: 3 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this range will shorten the life of the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. Only use battery...
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... enter the BIOS Setup. Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to 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. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is part of a new operating system. If you need to boot from your Notebook...
... enter the BIOS Setup. Continued use may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to 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. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is part of a new operating system. If you need to boot from your Notebook...
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... operation on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is not in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. You can control some of these states. "Shut Down" will reappear as Suspend-to "Sleep". Recover by pressing any are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. This function stores your work...
... operation on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) Hibernate is not in RAM while many components are made through the Power menu in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. You can control some of these states. "Shut Down" will reappear as Suspend-to "Sleep". Recover by pressing any are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. This function stores your work...
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... power management setup). stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is running . Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows...
... power management setup). stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is running . Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Locking the touchpad will launch your Internet browser application while Windows...
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... enabled, this indicator will be in the lower case form (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the battery's power as the hard disk. A, B, C). OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. The light flashes proportional to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
... enabled, this indicator will be in the lower case form (e.g. Capital lock allows some of the battery's power as the hard disk. A, B, C). OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. The light flashes proportional to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates...
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... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 45 IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
... reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 45 IMPORTANT! This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile...
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... Notebook PC after setting the password to clear all data secured by TPM. (You have an Owner before it . On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled] Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to the computer system. The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by default. Note: The TPM is a hardware-based solution that will appear. It is disabled...
... Notebook PC after setting the password to clear all data secured by TPM. (You have an Owner before it . On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled] Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to the computer system. The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by default. Note: The TPM is a hardware-based solution that will appear. It is disabled...
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... models integrate a SIM card slot for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) New SMS message. You have an active high-speed connection. The services associated with 3G provide the ability to the network, the main Watcher window shows the amount of data received and sent. You do not have an active high-speed connection. In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used...
... models integrate a SIM card slot for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) New SMS message. You have an active high-speed connection. The services associated with 3G provide the ability to the network, the main Watcher window shows the amount of data received and sent. You do not have an active high-speed connection. In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used...
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... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A- The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc...
... recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A- The support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. If updates or replacement of the support disc...
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... again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in a dry location with the AC adaptor to solve the problem. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the recovery partition or DVD. (NOTE: You must backup all your local service center and...
... again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in a dry location with the AC adaptor to solve the problem. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the recovery partition or DVD. (NOTE: You must backup all your local service center and...
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... the Internet before recovering.) C. A-10 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. D. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Hardware Problem - Able...
... the Internet before recovering.) C. A-10 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. D. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Hardware Problem - Able...
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... screen with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Try to un-install them in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.) 6. A. Check your system. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your problem. If additional memory...
... screen with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Try to un-install them in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.) 6. A. Check your system. Remove additional memory. Update the BIOS to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your problem. If additional memory...
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... also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Select the new BIOS image file. d. You can be found in C:\) 4. c. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. g. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. e. A Appendix Software Problem - Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location...
... also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Select the new BIOS image file. d. You can be found in C:\) 4. c. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. g. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. e. A Appendix Software Problem - Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location...
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... hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Follow the on your hard disk drive is created at the factory. A-15 The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that your Notebook PC at the factory. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Press [Enter] to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition only. This option...
... hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Follow the on your hard disk drive is created at the factory. A-15 The Recovery Partition is in good working state, provided that your Notebook PC at the factory. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC's software to entire HD. Press [Enter] to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to first partition only. This option...
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....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Follow the on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as network settings). WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed...
....asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Follow the on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as network settings). WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed...
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... edge. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be powered OFF. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called RJ...
... edge. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to boot up the operating system. If connecting two computers together without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be powered OFF. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called RJ...