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...tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each such instance, regardless of the basis on which ASUS, its reseller. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.... Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual
...tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each such instance, regardless of the basis on which ASUS, its reseller. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.... Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 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... 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
... Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 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... 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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... safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features...
... safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features...
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...must be selected. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series... of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight ...
...must be selected. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series... of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight ...
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... magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
... magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
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... your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect...
... your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. The symbol of parts and recycling. 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.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. The symbol of parts and recycling. 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.
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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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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...voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone The built-in microphone can ...audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off....
...voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone The built-in microphone can ...audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off....
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.... NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
.... NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...is between 95% and 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Lights off The...
...is between 95% and 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Lights off The...
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...for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys 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 the capital lock function...the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number ...
...for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys 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 the capital lock function...the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number ...
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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... battery slot. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents... keep the battery pack secured. This lock should be held in place once it is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery...
... battery slot. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents... keep the battery pack secured. This lock should be held in place once it is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery...
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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 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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 . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING!
Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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 . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING!