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...entitled to claim damages from ASUS. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers,... and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage ...
...entitled to claim damages from ASUS. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers,... and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage ...
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... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
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... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
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... of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
... of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
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...= This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight ... devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to your...
...= This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight ... devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to your...
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...that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety ...precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to prevent discomfort or injury ...
...that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety ...precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to prevent discomfort or injury ...
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Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened... with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top...
Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened... with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top...
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This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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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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... shuts down. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power... button to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can also use . Microphone ...
... shuts down. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power... button to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can also use . Microphone ...
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..., providing an intuitive user experience. 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
..., providing an intuitive user experience. 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
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...mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. 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 Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power ...
...mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. 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 Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power ...
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...lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your... Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when ...
...lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your... Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when ...
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IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in... depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging...
IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in... depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging...
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Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to ...! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC.
NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to ...! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC.
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... an external display. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD...do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the...
... an external display. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD...do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the...
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USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN).
USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN).