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...system, or translated into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from 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 ... benefit, without intent to claim damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual may or may arise where because of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS will only be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are collectively responsible. SPECIFICATIONS...
...system, or translated into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from 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 ... benefit, without intent to claim damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual may or may arise where because of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS will only be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are collectively responsible. SPECIFICATIONS...
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Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) 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...
Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ...) 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...
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.../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 Self Test (POST 68 Using... 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
.../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 Self Test (POST 68 Using... 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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...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
...-in Modem 98 ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Coating Notice 101 Notebook PC...
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... PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre...-installed with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of ...
... PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre...-installed with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of ...
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... complete a task. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = 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! Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or...
... complete a task. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = 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! Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or...
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... ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your lap or near any materials that must be followed when using your body to the rating label on uneven or unstable...
... ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your lap or near any materials that must be followed when using your body to the rating label on uneven or unstable...
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... applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove...
... applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Remove...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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. The symbol of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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
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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. 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
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Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or ...
Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or ...
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. 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 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. 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 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 15 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. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. 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 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. Blinking Orange Battery power is less than 10%. 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%.
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Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled.
Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 17 IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow ...
Notebook PC E-Manual 17 IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow ...
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... and printers. 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.
... and printers. 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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... (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The adapter may become warm to hot while in this...
... (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The adapter may become warm to hot while in this...
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... 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 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) 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 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 3.0 ports (on the USB port and device used. The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports...