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... bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF...
... bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF...
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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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... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview...
... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview...
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.... WARNING! Typography 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual.... Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you...
.... WARNING! Typography 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual.... Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you...
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... should only be used on items placed on your lap or near any materials that must be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to the rating label on uneven or unstable...body to learn about related inflight services that can be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from ...
... should only be used on items placed on your lap or near any materials that must be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to the rating label on uneven or unstable...body to learn about related inflight services that can be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from ...
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... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your... and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your... and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with...
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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. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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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...microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for about four... (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. 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 ...
...microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for about four... (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. 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 ...
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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. Keyboard...
.... 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. Keyboard...
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...the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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 plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep ... power is between 10% to a power source 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 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The...
...the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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 plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep ... power is between 10% to a power source 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 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The...
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... 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 accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the...
... 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 accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the...
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Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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...the battery pack secured. This lock should be held in place once it is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery ...manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may ...
...the battery pack secured. This lock should be held in place once it is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery ...manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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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WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . 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 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 .
WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . 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 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 .