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... for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual In each product. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
... for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual In each product. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
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... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
... 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
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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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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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..., organized through the process of replacing and upgrading 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the...
..., organized through the process of replacing and upgrading 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the...
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...contains additional information and tips that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that 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 safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
...contains additional information and tips that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that 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 safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
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... heat exposure. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to the rating label... on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on ...
... heat exposure. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to the rating label... on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on ...
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... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove...
... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 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. 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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... to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. You can also use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone* The built-in microphone can be... used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. * on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent...
... to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. You can also use . Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone* The built-in microphone can be... used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. * on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent...
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... to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between...
... to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between...
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...10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. ...Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware...
...10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. ...Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware...
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... number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up...
... number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up...
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The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! 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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...battery pack secured. Manual battery lock* The manual battery lock is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. This lock should be held in place ...once it is inserted into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack.
...battery pack secured. Manual battery lock* The manual battery lock is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. This lock should be held in place ...once it is inserted into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack.
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Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC.
Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC.
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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* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual