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...Usage 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 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless ...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 ...
...Usage 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 64 Connections...65 Network Connection 65 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless ...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 ...
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... Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on exposed skin for . The Notebook PC's surface is a moving fan blades. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to operate with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn 4. Close the display panel and ...fan Warning: Please notice the DC fan is easily dulled if not properly cared for extended periods of time.The surface temperature of the hard disk surface during normal operation, particularly when AC power is still ON. Adapter (1) adapter information: Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input frequency: ...
... Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on exposed skin for . The Notebook PC's surface is a moving fan blades. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to operate with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn 4. Close the display panel and ...fan Warning: Please notice the DC fan is easily dulled if not properly cared for extended periods of time.The surface temperature of the hard disk surface during normal operation, particularly when AC power is still ON. Adapter (1) adapter information: Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input frequency: ...
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...battery pack, 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 used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility... and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position....
...battery pack, 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 used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility... and reliability. 20 Notebook PC User Manual 1 Battery Lock - Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this spring lock must be held in a compartment. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position....
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... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs.
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.../video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB...
.../video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Notebook PC User Manual 27 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with USB...
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...program. IMPORTANT! This record is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by running BIOS ...the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of... correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available...
...program. IMPORTANT! This record is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. When the test is created by running BIOS ...the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is not a problem with any materials that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is part of... correct the conflict by using the hot keys. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available...
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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. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk ...checking utility, you should take your data immediately and 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 sectors...
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. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk ...checking utility, you should take your data immediately and 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 sectors...
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... arrowhead next to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to restart the system. 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." Power Options The power switch...
... arrowhead next to allow restart.To restart the system manually, choose Restart. Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to restart the system. 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." Power Options The power switch...
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... PC should be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-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...
... PC should be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-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...
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Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 52 Notebook PC User Manual Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time.
Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. This indicator will also light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 52 Notebook PC User Manual Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk.The light flashes proportional to show that the Notebook PC's built-in wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light to the access time.
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...power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Handle the Notebook PC gently and...Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the 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. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for...
...power supply, battery pack, etc.) before they happen. IMPORTANT! WARNING! 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. 62 Notebook PC User Manual Handle the Notebook PC gently and...Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the 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. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for...
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Notebook PC User Manual 63 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 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.
Notebook PC User Manual 63 1 2 2 1 Removing the hard disk drive: 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 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.
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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 Notebook PC came pre... disc does not include the operating system itself.The support 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 software not included ...
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 Notebook PC came pre... disc does not include the operating system itself.The support 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 software not included ...
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...device as 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... system boot order. 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.
...device as 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... system boot order. 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.
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About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to its original ... PC's software to recover and click Next. 4. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as network ...
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Read the ASUS Preload Wizard messages and click Next. 5. This option deletes only the first partition and allows you want to its original ... PC's software to recover and click Next. 4. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to create a new system partition as network ...
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... Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. ...A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%)....
... Recovery DVD: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. ...A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%)....
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...Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start ... the system recovery. 5. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless ...the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD...
...Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start ... the system recovery. 5. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Restoring will be unusable. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless ...the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD...