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... 41 Caring for the Touchpad 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 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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..., or simple audio recordings.
3 Camera (on selected models)
The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications.
4 Camera Indicator (on selected models)
The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software.
5 Display Panel
The display panel functions the...
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... functions keys to manually increase and decrease the keyboard lightness.
11 Illuminate Interactive Touchpad and Buttons (on selected models)
The illuminate interactive 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...
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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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... 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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... labels on the CD.
Listening to 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. You can adjust the volume...
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...-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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... connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover 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.
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
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HDMI
EXPRESS
Network Hub or Switch
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... 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
Configure Settings during System Boot.
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
[Disabled...
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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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... will 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 onscreen 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...
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...state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks 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 PC...
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..."C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 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. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window
desktop. 2. Insert a blank
writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the...
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... your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(60%) and"D"(40%). 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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