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... PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual All Rights Reserved. or any other liability, you for loss, damages or claims based in...
... PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual All Rights Reserved. or any other liability, you for loss, damages or claims based in...
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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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... 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... BIOS and 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
... 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... BIOS and 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. About this manual NOTE: The following...
... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. About this manual NOTE: The following...
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Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate ... a task. WARNING! This message contains important information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that can use for completing a...
Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate ... a task. WARNING! This message contains important information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that can use for completing a...
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... your airline provider to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your... Notebook PC and ensure that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands...
... your airline provider to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your... Notebook PC and ensure that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands...
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... using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm ...water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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...
... using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm ...water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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...
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Do not throw the battery 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 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. 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.
Do not throw the battery 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 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. 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.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 11
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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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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... vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...
... vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...
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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 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. 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 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Blinking Orange Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is between 95% and 100%.
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Blinking Orange Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is between 95% and 100%.
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Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated.
Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated.
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...not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that can get warm ...to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The bottom of this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, ...
...not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that can get warm ...to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The bottom of this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, ...
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...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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash ...
...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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash ...
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... adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. IMPORTANT!
... adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. IMPORTANT!
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... you to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. 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 The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with...
... you to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. 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 The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with...
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Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 21
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 21
