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...; Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual It is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal... property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE...
...; Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual It is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal... property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE...
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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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... about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of 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 of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter...
... about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of 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 of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter...
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... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below ... must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that can refer to complete a task.
... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below ... must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that can refer to complete a task.
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Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. 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) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider to the ...rating label on the bottom of your lap or near any materials that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your...
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. 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) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider to the ...rating label on the bottom of your lap or near any materials that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your...
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... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or ...expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened ...
... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or ...expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
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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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... mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your...be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone* The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your...
... mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your...be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone* The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your...
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... differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
... differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the... is turned 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 between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details: ...
... its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the... is turned 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 between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details: ...
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...indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up ...when the number 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. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your...
...indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up ...when the number 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. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
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... lock* The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. This lock should...
... lock* The manual battery lock is used to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. This lock should...
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Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING!
Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING!
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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 disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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* 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 disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.