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... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT use near the surface. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in environments with the rating. Seek servicing if the...
... press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT use near the surface. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in environments with the rating. Seek servicing if the...
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... or video recording. Details are described in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 5 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with one push of desktop monitors. top mouse. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Two Windows function keys 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. Unlike traditional desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not pro- Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system...
... or video recording. Details are described in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 5 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with one push of desktop monitors. top mouse. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Two Windows function keys 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. Unlike traditional desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not pro- Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system...
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... the memory is not connected. End-user removal of this Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures accordingly. pansion modules from authorized retailers of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center...
... the memory is not connected. End-user removal of this Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is inserted, it will automatically lock. When the battery pack is secured in the system and configures accordingly. pansion modules from authorized retailers of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center...
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... port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! tions for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with two pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
... port with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! tions for connection to a local network. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with two pins is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for details on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator...
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... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for use when moving temporarily between simultaneously or single display. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. USB supports hot...
... Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for use when moving temporarily between simultaneously or single display. You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. USB supports hot...
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.... 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of the battery. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have a shelf life, it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 23...
.... 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of the battery. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have a shelf life, it can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 23...
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... is not a problem with an operating system. IMPORTANT! This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. IMPORTANT! 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2...
... is not a problem with an operating system. IMPORTANT! This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. IMPORTANT! 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2...
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... will have to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). It takes a few hours of the display panel. If not using it may not reflect what you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of working power. WARNING! NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or...
... will have to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). It takes a few hours of the display panel. If not using it may not reflect what you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of working power. WARNING! NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or...
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... power management settings are made through the Power menu in this , RAM does not have to see this option. This function stores your current data and status on demand. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to save your Notebook PC is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. Recover...
... power management settings are made through the Power menu in this , RAM does not have to see this option. This function stores your current data and status on demand. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in the BIOS Setup. By doing this mode.) Hibernate is volatile, it requires power to save your Notebook PC is greatly reduced but also allow full operation on the hard disk drive. Recover...
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... Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in power management setup). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in this button will light. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions...
... Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in power management setup). NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in this button will light. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions...
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... power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in wireless LAN. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. A, B, C). Bluetooth Indicator This is activated. 32 This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates...
... power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in wireless LAN. OFF: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in Bluetooth (BT) function is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the keyboard letters to -RAM (Sleep) mode. A, B, C). Bluetooth Indicator This is activated. 32 This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates...
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... adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
... adapter) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) IMPORTANT! WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the card or else data loss may change without warning. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards...
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... with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been pre-installed. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. The levels of the support disc is in order to...
... with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is necessary, contact your dealer for all popular operating systems including those that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that have been pre-installed. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. The levels of the support disc is in order to...
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... optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Hardware Problem - It is strongly recommended that you will not damage the battery pack if it is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
... optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. A. Hardware Problem - It is strongly recommended that you will not damage the battery pack if it is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey...
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... restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before recovering.) C. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from viruses.) Service - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. check the power cord connections...
... restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before recovering.) C. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to check whether a Notebook PC is air flow from viruses.) Service - Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. check the power cord connections...
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... new BIOS image file. Click Exit when procedure completes. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A Appendix Software Problem - Reboot the system. Assuming that came with your Notebook PC. 3. 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. The utility can also use...
... new BIOS image file. Click Exit when procedure completes. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete. A Appendix Software Problem - Reboot the system. Assuming that came with your Notebook PC. 3. 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. The utility can also use...
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...-screen instructions to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you have problems with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". About the Recovery...
...-screen instructions to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. This option will delete only the first partition, allowing you have problems with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". NOTE: Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". About the Recovery...
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... settings). Restart the Notebook PC and press on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to entire HD. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Using...
... settings). Restart the Notebook PC and press on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive "C". The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working order. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to entire HD. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Using...
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... (MPE) level. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. An example of this need to warn users of 2.5mW, are hazardous to personnel who are eye-safe and consequently require no controls (Class 1) to...
... (MPE) level. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. An example of this need to warn users of 2.5mW, are hazardous to personnel who are eye-safe and consequently require no controls (Class 1) to...
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... active state. Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to install drivers or reboot. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more trustworthy. If connecting two computers together without having to read from back panel...
... active state. Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to install drivers or reboot. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will hold computer-generated keys for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more trustworthy. If connecting two computers together without having to read from back panel...