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...performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are collectively responsible. IN NO EVENT SHALL... ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
...performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are collectively responsible. IN NO EVENT SHALL... ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
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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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...Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an... overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information...
...Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an... overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information...
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...This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: ...
...This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: ...
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... in -flight. While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 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). Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not carry or cover your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your...
... in -flight. While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 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). Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not carry or cover your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your...
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... the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from... your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
... the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from... your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste.
Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste.
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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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...camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on selected models) ... built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on your...
...camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on selected models) ... built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on your...
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... direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It...
... direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It...
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...and the battery power is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Refer... to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. 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...
...and the battery power is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Refer... to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. 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...
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...allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock ...function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the ...
...allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock ...function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the ...
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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. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT!
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... or remove the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when ... is inserted into the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep ...
... or remove the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to exit the Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when ... is inserted into the battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep ...
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Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
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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. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING!