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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
... Usage Illustrations 56 Caring for the Touchpad 59 Storage Devices 60 Expansion Card 60 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Optical Drive (on selected models 63 Connections...66 Network Connection 66 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 68 Modem Connection (on selected models 70 Windows Wireless Network Connection 71 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 73 Trusted Platform...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
... Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened...its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
...There is no
hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required
after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service
center or retailer for information on memory upgrades
for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules
from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure
maximum compatibility and reliability.
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Hard Disk Drive Compartments
The hard disk drive is secured in...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
...
is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI
Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC
card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.)
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USB Port (3.0)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB
3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing
devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners
connected in a series...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
... E-Manual for details.
4 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port
External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters. See USB Port for description.
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Optical Drive...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
... the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
...drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To 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 ... sectors" for more effective scan...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
... can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.
Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
... mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
Sun Down...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
... between 10% and 100% (without AC power).
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 the access time.
Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This indicator will light to show...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
... and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
Pointer Movement
Right Click
Left Click
IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
Connections
The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.
Network Connection
Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution.
Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
... latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and
try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and
ask an engineer for assistance.
Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation.
1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
... in the Notebook PC.
Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics:
1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A)
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Notebook PC User Manual
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
... to incompatible memory.
2. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with your system.Try to un-install them in Windows Safe Mode.
3. Check your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in
Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
... to another location before recovering.
CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses.
Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.
6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS.
1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive.
2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC.
4. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS.
ASUS Tek. Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: ...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
.... Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
Using Recovery DVD (on selected models)
Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. From Start Menu, go to...