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... suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. This limit also applies to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual All Rights Reserved. or any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or...
... suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. This limit also applies to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual All Rights Reserved. or any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or...
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... this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter... Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric...
... this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter... Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric...
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... Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74...
... Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74...
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... Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 111 Regional notice for Singapore 111 Notebook PC E-Manual
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 111 Regional notice for Singapore 111 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST...
... Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST...
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...information that must be followed to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep ... help complete tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. WARNING! This message contains vital information that can use for completing a...
...information that must be followed to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep ... help complete tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. WARNING! This message contains vital information that can use for completing a...
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...or injury from heat exposure. You can reduce air circulation. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider... can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on , ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to the rating label on...
...or injury from heat exposure. You can reduce air circulation. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider... can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on , ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to the rating label on...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products.
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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. 14 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the ...power button to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in ...
...Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the ...power button to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in ...
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...: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a... regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY ...
...: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a... regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY ...
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Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to the following table for details. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged ... The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Refer to a power source and the battery power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100...
Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to the following table for details. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged ... The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Refer to a power source and the battery power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100...
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...capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the ...keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the number...
...capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the ...keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the number...
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...the vents. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications... for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Bottom NOTE: The bottom...
...the vents. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications... for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Bottom NOTE: The bottom...
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... eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject... button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the optical drive tray. Right Side Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
... eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject... button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the optical drive tray. Right Side Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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... power to a local area network. WARNING! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. IMPORTANT! The... objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may become warm to your body while it is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. WARNING!
... power to a local area network. WARNING! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. IMPORTANT! The... objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may become warm to your body while it is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. WARNING!
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Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s... and are backward compatible to an external microphone. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. HDMI...
Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s... and are backward compatible to an external microphone. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. HDMI...