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...RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. All Rights Reserved. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR ...
...RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. All Rights Reserved. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR ...
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...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 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 (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 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 (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
... 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
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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 (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... 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 (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... 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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...ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook... to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the ...
...ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook... to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the ...
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... followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item 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 must be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. WARNING! ...
... followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item 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 must be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. WARNING! ...
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... E-Manual Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that can reduce air circulation. Refer to the rating label on ..., ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your body to magnetic detectors and wands. While powered on the bottom of your...
... E-Manual Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. You can be followed when using your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that can reduce air circulation. Refer to the rating label on ..., ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your body to magnetic detectors and wands. While powered on the bottom of your...
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...a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene..., or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ...
...a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene..., or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ...
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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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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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. 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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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..., and other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on or off. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your... Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for ...
..., and other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on or off. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your... Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for ...
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.... It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Touchpad...
.... It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Touchpad...
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...and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. 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 battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. The... Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color ...
...and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. 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 battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. The... Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color ...
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Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator ...This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to...
Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator ...This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to...
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WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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...or remove the battery pack. WARNING! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery.... Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is connected to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add...
...or remove the battery pack. WARNING! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery.... Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is connected to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add...
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Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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.
Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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.
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Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!
Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!