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... resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual may or may arise where because of the basis on ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ... damages or claims based in this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
... resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual may or may arise where because of the basis on ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ... damages or claims based in this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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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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...to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. 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 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how ...
...to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. 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 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how ...
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...tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional information and... tips that must be selected. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that you can refer ...
...tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional information and... tips that must be selected. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that you can refer ...
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... magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient...
... magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose 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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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 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
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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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... wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 13
... wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status 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 between 95% and 100%. 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%.
Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status 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 between 95% and 100%. 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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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 your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function 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 your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot ...
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot ...
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... or headphones. 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 Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. VGA port This port allows...
... or headphones. 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 Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. VGA port This port allows...
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... into this port to connect to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to wired networks..., refer to the Connecting to a power source. The adapter may become warm to a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. WARNING! IMPORTANT!
... into this port to connect to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to wired networks..., refer to the Connecting to a power source. The adapter may become warm to a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. WARNING! IMPORTANT!
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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.
... 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.