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... warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to dirty...
... warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to dirty...
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... 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local...
... 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB supports hot-swapping of the electronic eject. 5 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 10 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to a local...
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... using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Select the language you want to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to recover and click Next. 4. IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Select the language you want to create a new system partition as drive"C". This option deletes only the first partition and allows you to keep other partitions,and to recover and click Next. 4. IMPORTANT! Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert...
... www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. According to complete the recovery process. IMPORTANT! Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 18 Notebook PC User Manual Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert...
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... [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual...
... [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to back up all your Notebbook PC when performing system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual...
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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 Appendix 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 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 Appendix 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 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal...
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... this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing...
... this User's Manual: 1. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing...
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... The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
... The hard disk drive is used to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Notebook PC User Manual 19 This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
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..., you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and...
..., you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that the hard disk is not a problem with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and...
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... certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
... certain components. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of Ownership (TCO).You can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
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.... When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The...
.... When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The...
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... switching 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. Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
... switching 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. Locking the touchpad 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. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator...
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...Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC 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...
...Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Refer to the previous chapter to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC 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...
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... pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (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. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to...
... pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Some of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (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. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that your hard disk drive is in order to...
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... enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this only limits access...
... enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 To set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in ����A�d��v�a�n�c�e�d����B�o��o�t Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set , then this only limits access...
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... assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System...
... assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try again. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. System...
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... for replacement. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. C. check the power cord connections...
... for replacement. Symptom & Solutions: A. Adapter problem; Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. D. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. B. C. check the power cord connections...
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... ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
... ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. �M���a��i�n� Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Boot Graphic Select ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook...
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... creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option...
... creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to entire HD with two partitions. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option...
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... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...
... NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Follow the onscreen instructions to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to...