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... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
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...your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) 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 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
...your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) 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 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/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... BIOS and 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
... to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/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... BIOS and 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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... Requirement 95 TV Tuner Notices 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance...
... Requirement 95 TV Tuner Notices 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance...
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... ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook ...POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® ...
... ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook ...POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® ...
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... This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, ... that you can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your...
... This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, ... that you can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your...
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...body to magnetic detectors and wands. Refer to the rating label on , ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (...or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions ...
...body to magnetic detectors and wands. Refer to the rating label on , ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (...or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions ...
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... use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few... drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments.
... use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few... drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments.
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal 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 electronic products.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal 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 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. 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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... The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. 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... take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your...
... The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. 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... take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your...
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. 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 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. 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 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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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%. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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%. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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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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WARNING! IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects ... the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of this Notebook PC. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Battery time varies...
WARNING! IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects ... the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of this Notebook PC. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Battery time varies...
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... drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers 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 Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats.
... drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers 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 Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats.
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... may become warm to hot while in this manual. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from... your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to a power source. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power...
... may become warm to hot while in this manual. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from... your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to a power source. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power...
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USB 2.0 ports 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 USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (...
USB 2.0 ports 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 USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (...