Asus F70SL - Core 2 Duo GHz driver and firmware
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... for the Touchpad 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 42
Storage Devices 43 Expansion Card 43 Optical Drive 44 Flash Memory Card Reader 46 Hard Disk Drive 47 Memory (RAM 49
Connections 50 Network Connection 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 51 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 53
Appendix
Optional Accessories...
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... display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings...
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... by supported software.
2 Camera (on selected models)
The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications.
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Microphone (Built-in)
The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple
audio recordings.
4 Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop...
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... Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with 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.
9 Status Indicators (front)
Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in section 3.
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.... 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.
Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment
Some Notebook PC models...
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..., mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual.
2 Optical Drive
The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable...
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... new interface 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.)
2 Wireless Switch
Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use.
3 SPDIF...
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... 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...
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... parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of... the pointer around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper...window up or down.
Scroll Up
Scroll Down
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...important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook...Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio...
User Manual - Page 49
...-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including
BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory.
Installing a Memory Card:
Removing a Memory Card:
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(This is only an example...
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... telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support autocrossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.)
Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
HDMI
Network Hub or Switch
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Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
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...may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
System BIOS Settings
Boot Device
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
[Enabled]
Specifies the Boot...
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... the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website.
Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly.
1. Check "Device Manager" to see if there are any problems.
2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem.
3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try...
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...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...
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... - 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.
3. Use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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..., install NIS again, use "Live Update" and update the virus definition file.
3. Norton accidently blocks desired web pages or reduces download speeds. Change the security configuration to a lower level. NIS scans virus while downloading data so network speed will be decreased.
4. Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services. Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system...
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... Remove All to uninstall NIS.
9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". How to stop Windows Firewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. You will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security Center icon. 3. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Click Off and then...
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... delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C".
Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Link to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/ en-us for more details.
Using the Recovery DVD:
1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to be powered ON).
2. Restart the Notebook PC and press...