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... or may arise where because of a default on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E7926 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the..., and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... or may arise where because of a default on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E7926 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the..., and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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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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...This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview... of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters...
...This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview... of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters...
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...Use the keyboard. 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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that can refer to ... complete tasks. 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!
...Use the keyboard. 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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that can refer to ... complete tasks. 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!
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... 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can be followed when using your Notebook PC with this rating. While powered on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with any materials that must be used in -flight. Do... on , ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on the bottom of your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands...
... 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can be followed when using your Notebook PC with this rating. While powered on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with any materials that must be used in -flight. Do... on , ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on the bottom of your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands...
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... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your... Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong ...
... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your... Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong ...
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Do not throw the battery 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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.
Do not throw the battery 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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.
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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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... becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and ... or hibernate mode. You can also use . Microphone (on or off. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording...
... becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and ... or hibernate mode. You can also use . Microphone (on or off. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording...
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...-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the...
...-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the...
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... the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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 a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in ...
... the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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 a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in ...
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... as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This...
... as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This...
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WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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...manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a ...disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. WARNING! Spring battery...
...manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a ...disk drive) of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. WARNING! Spring battery...
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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. 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.
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WARNING! 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 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Use the manual eject hole only when 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.
WARNING! 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 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Use the manual eject hole only when 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.