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... OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual or any means, except documentation kept...and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are collectively responsible. It is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including ...
... OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual or any means, except documentation kept...and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are collectively responsible. It is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including ...
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...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
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... 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements ...for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the ...
...to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements ...for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the ...
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...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This ... must be followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This ... must be followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
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... on your lap or near any materials that can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Refer to the rating label on , ensure that you do not expose ... ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on the bottom of your Notebook PC with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual You can be followed when using your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your body...
... on your lap or near any materials that can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Refer to the rating label on , ensure that you do not expose ... ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on the bottom of your Notebook PC with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual You can be followed when using your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your body...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such... as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution ...
... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such... as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution ...
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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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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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. 15" 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. 15" model 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...-in camera is in microphone can also use . Notebook PC E-Manual 15 You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on or off.
... audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...-in camera is in microphone can also use . Notebook PC E-Manual 15 You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on or off.
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... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric...
... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric...
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... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%.... Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status...
... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%.... Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status...
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... when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using...
... when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using...
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
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...Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically... memory) modules to a power source. This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When charged...
...Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically... memory) modules to a power source. This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is used to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When charged...
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Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work .
Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work .