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...53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 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 A-1 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
...53 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 53 Storage Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 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 A-1 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 Internal Modem Compliancy...
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... for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook...
... for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this guide, allowing you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook...
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... or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions.
... or dusty environments. Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions.
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... recovering from STD. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad...
... recovering from STD. Two Windows function keys are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to help ease navigation in Chapter 3. 16 Notebook PC User Manual The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after software setup. 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in the Windows operating system. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad...
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... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
... hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Move the manual lock to the Notebook PC when AC power is installed. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected...
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... with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
... with eight pins is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 20 Notebook PC User Manual
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... correct when you to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is created by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least...
... correct when you to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is created by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with any materials that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least...
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... option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep...
... option.You can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 36 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these features through the operating system. Because RAM is not in the BIOS Setup. The power management features are turned OFF. Sleep...
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... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel...
... power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel...
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NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Allows you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles...
NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 39 Allows you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles...
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... model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card...
... model and flash memory card specifications. To prevent data loss, use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in order to use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Flash memory card...
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.... Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 1 2 WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
.... Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 56 (This is installed. 1 2 WARNING! The actual location of the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup...
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...-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive...
...-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as part 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 download individual software drivers and utilities. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its original working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive...
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... 1.28.1119. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2008...
... 1.28.1119. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P0: Hitachi HTS545...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2008...
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... boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook...
... boot order. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set . Password is then set the password: 1. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Password is then cleared. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook...
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Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an...
Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem - Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to an...
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D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
D. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. FAN / Thermal Why is equipped with a wireless card? Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy Over-Clock Mode Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Standard] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
... "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Easy Over-Clock Mode Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Standard] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
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... instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD...
... instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Insert a blank writable DVD...
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... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to...