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... or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for which you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. 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 the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe...
... or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for which you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. 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 the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe...
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...started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®...;8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
...started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®...;8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning your Notebook PC off 72 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 74 LifeFrame...74 Power4Gear Hybrid...76 Instant On...78 ASUS VivoBook App Launcher 79 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning your Notebook PC off 72 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 74 LifeFrame...74 Power4Gear Hybrid...76 Instant On...78 ASUS VivoBook App Launcher 79 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray... Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 121 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 122 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC 123 CE Marking...123 Notebook PC E-Manual
... BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray... Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 121 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 122 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC 123 CE Marking...123 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Product Notice 129 Prevention of Hearing Loss 129 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 130 Optical Drive Safety Information 131 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 132 ENERGY STAR complied product 134 European Union Eco-label 134 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 135...
... Product Notice 129 Prevention of Hearing Loss 129 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 130 Optical Drive Safety Information 131 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 132 ENERGY STAR complied product 134 European Union Eco-label 134 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 135...
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... Self-test (POST) This chapter shows 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's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about...
... Self-test (POST) This chapter shows 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's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about...
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
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This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchscreen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information ...in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. NOTE: This...
This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchscreen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information ...in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. NOTE: This...
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... with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in -flight. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. While powered on, ensure... that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ...
... with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in -flight. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. While powered on, ensure... that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ...
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...use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and ...a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your...
...use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and ...a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for ..., voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Ensure that ...
Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for ..., voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Ensure that ...
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... 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Status indicators The status... indicators help identify 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 between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color ...
... 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Status indicators The status... indicators help identify 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 between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color ...
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...) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive...
...) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive...
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NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. ...
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. ...
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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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! 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. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! 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. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled.
Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled.
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this button to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 ...built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this button to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 ...built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your...