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... other liability, you for loss, damages or claims based in this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for bodily injury (including death) and damage to the owners' benefit, without the express...
... other liability, you for loss, damages or claims based in this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for bodily injury (including death) and damage to the owners' benefit, without the express...
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...your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS ...Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
...your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS ...Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on... BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
... to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on... BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Requirement 95 TV Tuner Notices 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance...
... Requirement 95 TV Tuner Notices 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance...
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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (... chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (... chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This...
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...NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in... Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item 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 can refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key...
...NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in... Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item 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 can refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key...
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...restrictions that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. While powered on, ensure that... on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety ...
...restrictions that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. While powered on, ensure that... on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety ...
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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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 using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain,... or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean ...
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. 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 using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain,... or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean ...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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. 12 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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual The top view may vary per region or country.
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...take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, ...books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can be used for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any of the air vents or...
...take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, ...books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can be used for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any of the air vents or...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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Battery power is less than 95%. 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 and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC.
Battery power is less than 95%. 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 and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status Battery power is in sleep mode Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC.
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
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...bottom side may occur. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in... audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging...
...bottom side may occur. Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in... audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging...
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..., such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as... monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats.
..., such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as... monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats.
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... adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to wired networks section in use. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to your Notebook PC. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected... to hot while in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The adapter may become warm to a power source. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your...
... adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to wired networks section in use. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting to your Notebook PC. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected... to hot while in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The adapter may become warm to a power source. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your...
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... USB 1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. USB 2.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20...
... USB 1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. USB 2.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 20...