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...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 ...to claim damages from ASUS. OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR ...
...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 ...to claim damages from ASUS. OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES 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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...chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters:...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 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of ...
...chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters:...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 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of ...
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...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text...! This message contains important information that must be selected. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that can refer ...
...Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text...! This message contains important information that must be selected. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that can refer ...
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...machines (used in -flight. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Do not place your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on the bottom... body to learn about related inflight services that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can reduce air circulation.
...machines (used in -flight. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Do not place your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on the bottom... body to learn about related inflight services that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can reduce air circulation.
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...of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
...of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. 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.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. 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.
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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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... features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your...hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can ...
... features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your...hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can ...
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... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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. Keyboard...
... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. 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. Keyboard...
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... and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED... is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status....
... and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED... is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status....
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... indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 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 ...
... indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 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 ...
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WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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...to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an ... position when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM ...
...to insert or remove the battery pack. IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an ... position when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM ...
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Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 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. 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 disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 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. 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
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WARNING! Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Use the manual eject hole only when 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.
WARNING! Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Use the manual eject hole only when 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.