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... increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to the rating label on your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
... increase the life of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to the rating label on your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
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... are software controlled. 4 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 5 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are described in the Windows operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video confer- Two Windows function keys are provided to hear audio without chemical liquids (use plain...
... are software controlled. 4 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. See indicator details in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 5 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are described in the Windows operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video confer- Two Windows function keys are provided to hear audio without chemical liquids (use plain...
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... retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. There is no 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. The BIOS au- 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - tion after the memory is used to exit the Notebook PC. pansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Some models feature a ULV design...
... retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Manual The manual battery lock is installed. There is no 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. The BIOS au- 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - tion after the memory is used to exit the Notebook PC. pansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in a compartment. Some models feature a ULV design...
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... each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. This indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 567 8 1 LAN Port...
... each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. This indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with eight pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 567 8 1 LAN Port...
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... standard video devices. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Power sup- This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
... standard video devices. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to be removed from a fixed object. Power sup- This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...
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... this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. If your Notebook PC is used in any abnormal operation or damage to install the battery pack. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 23 The battery pack's useful life will depend on the number...
... this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery pack. If your Notebook PC is used in any abnormal operation or damage to install the battery pack. Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 23 The battery pack's useful life will depend on the number...
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... the installation of a new operating system. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn it back ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it ON. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive...
... the installation of a new operating system. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turn it back ON. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it ON. Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive...
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... general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is depleted. A new battery pack must continued to be warned when battery power is turned ON. The battery status indicator on the road, you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses...
... general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is depleted. A new battery pack must continued to be warned when battery power is turned ON. The battery status indicator on the road, you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses...
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... lock icon to see this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to remain powered. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be known in case the Notebook PC should be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. You can also use the keyboard...
... lock icon to see this mode.) Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you want to remain powered. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be known in case the Notebook PC should be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. You can also use the keyboard...
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... an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in 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). 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in 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). 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to type using capitalized letters (e.g. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is connected. Wireless LAN Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth...
... battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. The light flashes proportional to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. A, B, C). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC's built-in the Suspend-to type using capitalized letters (e.g. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is connected. Wireless LAN Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth...
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... memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 42 Flash Memory Card Examples xD Picture Card MMC (Multimedia Card) MMC Plus RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory...
... memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in order to use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card. 42 Flash Memory Card Examples xD Picture Card MMC (Multimedia Card) MMC Plus RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory...
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... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been pre-installed. Note: Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The...
... that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been pre-installed. Note: Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may vary depending on territory) its original working order. The stability and compatibility of hardware and software support may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. The...
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... over-charging so it will not be using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to solve the problem. 3. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to another location before recovering.) 4. If the problem is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions A Appendix Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver...
... over-charging so it will not be using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to solve the problem. 3. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try restoring your data to another location before recovering.) 4. If the problem is disabled. Common Problems and Solutions A Appendix Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 3. Try reinstalling the webcam driver...
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... with a wireless card? Diagnostics: 1. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses.) Service - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Specification, function, price How to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION...
... with a wireless card? Diagnostics: 1. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. visit a local service center for replacement. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from viruses.) Service - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Specification, function, price How to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION...
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... enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Extract the BIOS file to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. Confirm the selected BIOS information. Reboot the system. A Appendix Software Problem - The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. g. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the...
... enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Extract the BIOS file to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. Confirm the selected BIOS information. Reboot the system. A Appendix Software Problem - The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. g. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the...
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... drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working order. This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is created at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings...
... drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery Partition is in good working order. This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive is created at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings...
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... restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive is in good working order. Select a partition option and click Next. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as network settings). A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using...
... restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive is in good working order. Select a partition option and click Next. NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as "CD/DVD") using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as network settings). A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using...
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... through the POST, a series of laser system is a standard widely used , the need , laser classifications were established. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to the laser work areas. Glossary (Cont.) A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be...
... through the POST, a series of laser system is a standard widely used , the need , laser classifications were established. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to the laser work areas. Glossary (Cont.) A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be...
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... manually using the function keys. If connecting two computers together without having to read from back panel of IDE command signal to be automatically configured when they can be set by the BIOS Setup. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as the hard disk or optical disc. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device...
... manually using the function keys. If connecting two computers together without having to read from back panel of IDE command signal to be automatically configured when they can be set by the BIOS Setup. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as the hard disk or optical disc. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device...
