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...LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for which you... maximum for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
...LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for which you... maximum for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34...
Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34...
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.../PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using... Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
.../PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using... Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. This manual provides information about the hardware... and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows ...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. This manual provides information about the hardware... and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows ...
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WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. This message ...tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. =...
WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. This message ...tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. =...
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... magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort...
... magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort...
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... Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your...
... Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up ...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up ...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
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Battery power is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
Battery power is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
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Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled.
Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled.
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... not block any of this Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. WARNING!
... not block any of this Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. WARNING!
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... or headphones. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
... or headphones. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack ...
... not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack ...
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... These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
... These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual