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..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... and your reseller are collectively responsible. In each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted...
..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... and your reseller are collectively responsible. In each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted...
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... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using... the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using... the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
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... 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows...E-Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST...
...This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows...E-Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST...
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... message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this... complete tasks. WARNING! This message contains vital information that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
... message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this... complete tasks. WARNING! This message contains vital information that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
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Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC with this rating. Do not use damaged... or cover your power adapter complies with any materials that can reduce air circulation. Notebook PC E-Manual You can be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on , ensure that must be...
Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC with this rating. Do not use damaged... or cover your power adapter complies with any materials that can reduce air circulation. Notebook PC E-Manual You can be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on , ensure that must be...
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...of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose 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 your...
...of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose 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 your...
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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. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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 mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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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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. 15" model 14 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. 15" model 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) ...and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. You...
...indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) ...and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. You...
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... touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
... touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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... 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 battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery,... less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details...
... 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 battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery,... less than 10%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details...
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... storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18...
... storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18...
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IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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...* The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or remove the battery pack. *... on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This...
...* The manual battery lock is inserted into the battery slot. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or remove the battery pack. *... on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This...
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Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING!
Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING!
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Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port* This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port* This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.