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...ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS... damages from ASUS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ...ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS...LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED ...of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. LIMITATION OF...under this Warranty Statement. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS ...the basis on ASUS' part or other...
...ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS... damages from ASUS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ...ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS...LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED ...of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. LIMITATION OF...under this Warranty Statement. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS ...the basis on ASUS' part or other...
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... 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35... Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35... Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode 58 Connecting to wired networks 59 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71...
... Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode 58 Connecting to wired networks 59 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71...
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... 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information......111 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices 114 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information......111 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 111 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 112 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 112 UL Safety Notices 114 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Power Safety Requirement 115 TV Tuner Notices 115 REACH ...115 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 115 Optical Drive Safety Information 117 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 117 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 118 ENERGY STAR complied product 119 European Union Eco-label 120 Prevention of Hearing Loss 120 Coating Notice 120 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 121 Regional notice for Singapore 121 Notebook PC E-Manual
Power Safety Requirement 115 TV Tuner Notices 115 REACH ...115 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 115 Optical Drive Safety Information 117 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 117 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 118 ENERGY STAR complied product 119 European Union Eco-label 120 Prevention of Hearing Loss 120 Coating Notice 120 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 121 Regional notice for Singapore 121 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...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. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook... PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
...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. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook... PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
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WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to ... that must be selected. This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows...
WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to ... that must be selected. This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows...
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... near any materials that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not place your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to learn... inflight services that can be used on items placed on the bottom of your power adapter complies with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your Notebook PC. You can reduce air circulation. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient temperatures...
... near any materials that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not place your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to learn... inflight services that can be used on items placed on the bottom of your power adapter complies with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your Notebook PC. You can reduce air circulation. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient temperatures...
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...electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from 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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on ...or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...
...electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from 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. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on ...or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the 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. 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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
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... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. 3D Vision IR port (on your Notebook PC on Notebook PC model. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE... glasses while playing 3D video games or watching 3D movies. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in camera allows you to turn your...
... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. 3D Vision IR port (on your Notebook PC on Notebook PC model. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. NOTE... glasses while playing 3D video games or watching 3D movies. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in camera allows you to turn your...
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... power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use of multi-gestures to Windows... differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
... power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use of multi-gestures to Windows... differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
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...the following table for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives...you to use some of the battery's charge status. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is less than 95%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is activated. Two-color battery charge indicator The ...
...the following table for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives...you to use some of the battery's charge status. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is less than 95%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is activated. Two-color battery charge indicator The ...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. 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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. 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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
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...! This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules ... the hard disk drives of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position...
...! This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules ... the hard disk drives of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position...
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... to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB 3.0 port ...Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port (varies by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Headphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack port This port allows you to quick charge mobile...
... to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB 3.0 port ...Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port (varies by model) Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Right Side Headphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack port This port allows you to quick charge mobile...
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... adapter and keep it is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power ...adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 21 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your...
... adapter and keep it is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power ...adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 21 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your...
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... These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up when the optical drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is currently reading data from or writing data to USB 2.0. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to secure your... Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. This indicator also lights up when the optical drive is powered on. Left Side Kensington® security...
... These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up when the optical drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is currently reading data from or writing data to USB 2.0. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to secure your... Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. This indicator also lights up when the optical drive is powered on. Left Side Kensington® security...