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...including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY ...
...including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY ...
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Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) 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...
Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) 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...
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.../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 Test (POST 68 Using... 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
.../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 Test (POST 68 Using... 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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...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
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... using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: ...
... using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: ...
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This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! ... must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! ... must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
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Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not ...
Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not ...
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... use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. 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. Do not expose your Notebook...
... use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. 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. Do not expose your Notebook...
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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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling.
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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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... hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides...
... hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides...
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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 simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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.
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 simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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.
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Blinking Orange Battery power is between 95% and 100%. 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 less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%.
Blinking Orange Battery power is between 95% and 100%. 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 less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%.
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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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! When working on model. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on your Notebook PC, do not block any of this Notebook PC...
... overheating may vary in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! When working on model. Audio speakers The built-in appearance depending on your Notebook PC, do not block any of this Notebook PC...
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... and printers. 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 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single...
... and printers. 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 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single...
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... the adapter and keep it is connected to a local area network (LAN). Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING!
... the adapter and keep it is connected to a local area network (LAN). Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING!
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... 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 The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as...
... 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 The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as...