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... OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ... into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may arise where because of their respective companies, and are collectively responsible. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances...
... OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ... into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may arise where because of their respective companies, and are collectively responsible. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances...
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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 ... screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...
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 ... screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...
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...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC...
... (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC...
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About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your...
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your...
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...tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to... complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing ...
...tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to... complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing ...
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... Notebook PC. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can reduce air circulation. Refer to magnetic detectors and wands.
... Notebook PC. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can reduce air circulation. Refer to magnetic detectors and wands.
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Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC ...
Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC ...
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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 mercurycontaining 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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 mercurycontaining 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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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. 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
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It also allows you to the Using the touch screen panel section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel panel provides excellent ...
It also allows you to the Using the touch screen panel section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel panel provides excellent ...
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... the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the following table for details. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current...
... the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the following table for details. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current...
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... the capital lock function is activated. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is less...
... the capital lock function is activated. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is less...
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... It also enables you to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this key to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of ...multi-gestures to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section ...
... It also enables you to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this key to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of ...multi-gestures to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section ...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
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WARNING! The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC.
WARNING! The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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WARNING! The adapter may become warm to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to hot while in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to your Notebook PC. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to hot while in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to your Notebook PC. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source.
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Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.
Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.