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... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
... Devices 55 Flash Memory Card Reader 55 Optical Drive...56 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Antenna Connections (on selected models 67 Windows Wireless Network Connection 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 71 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...
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... prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that...
... prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Appendix Introduces you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Important information that...
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... NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
... NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel...
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...its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The keyboard differs for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in the Windows operating system. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON...
...its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to help ease navigation in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 10 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The keyboard differs for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in the Windows operating system. See indicator details in Chapter 3. 14 Notebook PC User Manual 9 Power Switch The power switch turns ON...
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.... Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position...
.... Manual The manual battery lock is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. 1 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position...
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... simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
... simple audio recordings. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 18 Notebook PC User Manual
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... optical disk drive. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light in case the electronic eject does not work. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Do not use . Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
... optical disk drive. When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light in case the electronic eject does not work. 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Do not use . Windows software settings are necessary before use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. 8 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD...
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.... USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. It is up to many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection...
.... USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can conveniently read from devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can be purchased separately in sites or hubs. 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. It is up to many flash memory cards. 6 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection...
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... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system...
... the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running BIOS Setup. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that the hard disk is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system...
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... your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this...
... your current data and status in this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option.You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this , RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this...
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... wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external...
... wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles 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 power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external...
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... allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize...
... allows switching between the touchpad buttons 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. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. IMPORTANT! Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware...
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... Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact 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-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook...
... Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact 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-configured in order to download individual software drivers and utilities. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on territory) its original working order. Operating System and Software This Notebook...
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... to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to...
... to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to...
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... write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your data to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
... write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If the problem still exist, contact your data to the latest version and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. A. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
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... replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. Make sure that the FAN works...
... replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. IMPORTANT! Battery problem; Hardware Problem - You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. A. You must backup all your data to decrease system load. 3. C. Make sure that the FAN works...
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... and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
... and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions shown. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 OverClock Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [ 3%] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD...
... onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD...
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... Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery...
... Recovery DVD. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery...