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... kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL...
... kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL...
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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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... Connecting 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 Self...
... Connecting 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 Self...
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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 and...
... 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 and...
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... with 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This...
... with 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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This...
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Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item ... must be followed to in this manual. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item ... must be followed to in this manual. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
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While powered on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your power ...on items placed on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in environments with this rating. Do not leave your body to...
While powered on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your power ...on items placed on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in environments with this rating. Do not leave your body to...
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... or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not throw the battery 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 mercury-containing button cell 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not throw the battery 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 mercury-containing 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. 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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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.... WARNING! Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure... recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to exit the...
.... WARNING! Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure... recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to exit the...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing.
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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. Battery power is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. 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%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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. Battery power is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. 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%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The audio features of this Notebook PC. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to... it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom...
...-in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The audio features of this Notebook PC. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to... it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom...
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... built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port... This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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 ...
... built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port... This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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 ...
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Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. LAN port Insert the network ... supply power to a local area network (LAN). Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to hot while in this manual. The adapter may become warm to wired networks section in...
Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. LAN port Insert the network ... supply power to a local area network (LAN). Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to connect to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to hot while in this manual. The adapter may become warm to wired networks section in...
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... content playback. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. 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
... content playback. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. 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