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... damages for backup purposes, without intent 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... damages for backup purposes, without intent 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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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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...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC 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. About this manual This manual provides information about...
...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC 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. About this manual This manual provides information about...
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.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can help complete tasks. Icons ... are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components.
.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can help complete tasks. Icons ... are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components.
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... Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to the rating label on uneven or... surfaces. While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not use damaged power cords, accessories...
... Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to the rating label on uneven or... surfaces. While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not use damaged power cords, accessories...
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..., benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened... of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
..., benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened... of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. 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. 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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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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...camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power ...button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel...
...camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power ...button for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls ...
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls ...
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... 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 between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than ...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 in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status ...
... 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 between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than ...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 in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status ...
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...) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This...
...) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This...
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IMPORTANT! 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 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
IMPORTANT! 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 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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... modules to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models...) The manual battery lock is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. Spring battery lock (on...
... modules to keep the battery pack secured. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models...) The manual battery lock is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. Spring battery lock (on...
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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! 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 . 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 Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual.
WARNING! 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 . 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 Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual.