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... INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled ...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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...
... INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled ...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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...
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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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...of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook ...PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
...of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook ...PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can ...the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. This message contains vital information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections ...
...completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can ...the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. This message contains vital information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections ...
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... rating. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual
... rating. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual
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... pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent...
... pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. 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
Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. 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
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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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... overheating may occur. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Power button Press...
... overheating may occur. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Power button Press...
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NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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Battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 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%. 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
Battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 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%. 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) 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's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) 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's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
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... the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the...
... the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the...
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... card formats. 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
... card formats. 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
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The adapter may become warm to hot while in this manual. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, ... to wired networks section in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). IMPORTANT! Do not...
The adapter may become warm to hot while in this manual. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, ... to wired networks section in use. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). IMPORTANT! Do not...
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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 Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used...
... 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 Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used...