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... also applies 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT... ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...
... also applies 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT... ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...
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......24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows...®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Notebook PC E-Manual
......24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows...®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... networks 63 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 63 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
... networks 63 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 63 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models ... Product Notice 117 Prevention of Hearing Loss 117 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models ... Product Notice 117 Prevention of Hearing Loss 117 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123...
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... and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use...
... and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use...
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...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = 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. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this...
...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = 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. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this...
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... can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and ...other peripherals with your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to the rating label on uneven or unstable work ...
... can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and ...other peripherals with your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to the rating label on uneven or unstable work ...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as...other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near gas ...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as...other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near gas ...
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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 product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Microphone The built-in this manual. It also allows you to the Using the touch screen panel section in microphone ...camera is in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Microphone The built-in this manual. It also allows you to the Using the touch screen panel section in microphone ...camera is in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power...
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... 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. Refer to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may... occur. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the...
... 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. Refer to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may... occur. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the...
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...the battery power is plugged to 100%. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95...%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
...the battery power is plugged to 100%. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95...%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
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ASUS Vivo key Press this key to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing ... typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual...
ASUS Vivo key Press this key to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing ... typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual...
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Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. 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! WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. 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! WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC.
The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC.
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Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
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LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to hot while in use.
LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to hot while in use.
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You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Notebook PC E-Manual 21