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User Manual - Page 3
... 51 Storage Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Hard Disk Drive 54 Memory (RAM 56 Connections...57 Network Connection 57 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 59 Windows Wireless Network Connection 61 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 63
Appendix Optional Accessories A-2
Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3
System BIOS Settings A-4 Common...
User Manual - Page 14
... 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.
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Status Indicators (front)
Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in Chapter 3.
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User Manual - Page 21
... by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred.
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Optical Drive Electronic Eject
The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject.
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Optical Drive Emergency Eject...
User Manual - Page 28
... 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 Manual - Page 29
...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 Manual - Page 32
... 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 Manual - Page 36
... 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 Manual - Page 37
... Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD).
Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application.
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User Manual - Page 43
... 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 Manual - Page 46
... 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 Manual - Page 56
...) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
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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...
User Manual - Page 57
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 Manual - Page 68
... connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable.
USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary.
USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB...
User Manual - Page 69
... of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to...
User Manual - Page 73
... 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 Manual - Page 76
... 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 Manual - Page 77
... 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 Manual - Page 78
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.
3. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown.
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User Manual - Page 79
.... 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 Manual - Page 80
... 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)
Lock the secondary hard disk drive:
For models installed two hard disk drives, you have to lock the secondary hard disk drive before performing system recovery with recovery DVD.
1. Press [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup...