Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Recovering Your Notebook PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Using Recovery Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20
DVD-ROM Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning.
SD / MMC
IMPORTANT!Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card.
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Hard Disk Drive
Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT!Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc. ) before removing the hard disk cover.
The number of the hard disk drive varies with your purchased model. The secondary hard disk drive bay may be empty
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Memory (RAM)
Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. in the Notification
The crossed wireless network icon appears when you press <Fn> + <F2> to disable the WLAN function.
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Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)
Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs.
If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones
You can wireless connect to your mobile phone. Depending on your mobile phone’s capabilities, you can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. You may also use it for SMS messaging.
Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs
You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse.
Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility
This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices. 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown.
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Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.
3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane.
4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices.
5. Click Add a device to look for new devices.
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6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.
7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing.
8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting.
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Appendix
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Optional Accessories
These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.
USB Hub (Optional)
Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly 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 (or 720KB) 3. 5-inch floppy diskette.
WARNING!To prevent system failures, use Windows “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. [. . . ] Please go to http://csr. asus. com/english/Takeback. htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
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