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... finger across the touchpad to drag the selected item. Using the Touchpad A B Right button Left button C Right button Left button D Customize the touchpad's behavior in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.... You can also hold the left /right. B. D. Use the left /right on the touchpad to tap the touchpad. C. This...
... finger across the touchpad to drag the selected item. Using the Touchpad A B Right button Left button C Right button Left button D Customize the touchpad's behavior in Windows Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.... You can also hold the left /right. B. D. Use the left /right on the touchpad to tap the touchpad. C. This...
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... through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with a 2 mm metal cable. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
... through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in various models with a 2 mm metal cable. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 10 Notebook PC User Manual
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DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed ...) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as network settings). Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to a network drive and make note of any...
DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed ...) to USB storage devices or to create a new system partition as network settings). Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions,and to a network drive and make note of any...
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... PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable ...DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important ...
... PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable ...DVDs as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Recover Windows to Microsoft, you may lose important ...
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... must follow the specific operating instructions for Canada This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC...
... must follow the specific operating instructions for Canada This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from windows to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC...
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... 35 Power Options 36 Power Management Modes 38 Sleep and Hibernate 38 Thermal Power Control 39 Special Keyboard Functions 40 Colored Hot Keys 40 Microsoft Windows Keys 42 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 44 Switches and Status Indicators 45 Switches ...45 Status Indicators 46 Notebook PC User Manual
... 35 Power Options 36 Power Management Modes 38 Sleep and Hibernate 38 Thermal Power Control 39 Special Keyboard Functions 40 Colored Hot Keys 40 Microsoft Windows Keys 42 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 44 Switches and Status Indicators 45 Switches ...45 Status Indicators 46 Notebook PC User Manual
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......57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems...
......57 Flash Memory Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems...
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... security software and using your personal identification key instead of carrying security cards or remembering passwords. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use the fingerprint scanner for both hands. A software-controlled...
... security software and using your personal identification key instead of carrying security cards or remembering passwords. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Two Windows function keys are provided to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) The fingerprint scanner allows use the fingerprint scanner for both hands. A software-controlled...
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... Port The security port allows the Notebook PC to be secured to a fixed object with a 2 mm metal cable. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking...
... Port The security port allows the Notebook PC to be secured to a fixed object with a 2 mm metal cable. 9 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows Computer and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking...
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.... If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 IMPORTANT! sectors" for servicing. Continued use may 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 >...
.... If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Notebook PC User Manual 33 IMPORTANT! sectors" for servicing. Continued use may 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 >...
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Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of the display panel. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the ... the power adapter and battery pack). 34 Notebook PC User Manual Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). You will fail and lose data if no power supply (e.g. STR is low.
Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of the display panel. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the ... the power adapter and battery pack). 34 Notebook PC User Manual Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). You will fail and lose data if no power supply (e.g. STR is low.
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... box to the lock icon. 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." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to allow restart.To restart...
... box to the lock icon. 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." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to allow restart.To restart...
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ACPI power management settings are designed to save your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are not saved. Power ... is not in this option.You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your...
ACPI power management settings are designed to save your current data and status in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in RAM while many components are not saved. Power ... is not in this option.You can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your...
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... ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function...
... ON and OFF. (On certain models; Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function...
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...Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between various power saving modes. Crossed Speaker Icons (...F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and ...
...Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Windows OS) Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between various power saving modes. Crossed Speaker Icons (...F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and ...
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The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on a Windows object. 42 Notebook PC User Manual The key with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on the keyboard as described below.
The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on a Windows object. 42 Notebook PC User Manual The key with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on the keyboard as described below.
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Refer to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 13.3" model 14" model Express Gate Key Pressing this key will launch Express Gate. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Notebook PC User Manual 45
Refer to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 13.3" model 14" model Express Gate Key Pressing this key will launch Express Gate. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Notebook PC User Manual 45
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... is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Off: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 47 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such...
... is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time. Off: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Notebook PC User Manual 47 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such...
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Double-clicking/Double-tapping - These actions allows you want to launch your selected program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel"Mouse."The following two examples produce the same results. Notebook PC User Manual The following two examples produce the same results. Clicking Tapping ...
Double-clicking/Double-tapping - These actions allows you want to launch your selected program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel"Mouse."The following two examples produce the same results. Notebook PC User Manual The following two examples produce the same results. Clicking Tapping ...
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If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on the touchpad to scroll a window up /down /left/right. Use two fingertips to tap the touchpad. Use three fingers to slide up /down /left/ right on that pane before scrolling. Two-finger scrolling - Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Three-finger tapping - This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. 54 Notebook PC User Manual
If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on the touchpad to scroll a window up /down /left/right. Use two fingertips to tap the touchpad. Use three fingers to slide up /down /left/ right on that pane before scrolling. Two-finger scrolling - Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Three-finger tapping - This action mimics the right-click function of a mouse. 54 Notebook PC User Manual