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... benefit, without the express written permission of the basis on ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ...OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY...
... benefit, without the express written permission of the basis on ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ...OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY...
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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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... E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components...
... E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components...
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This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to in... follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can...
This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to in... follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can...
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...reduce air circulation. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. ...Do not place your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on , ensure that can send your power adapter complies with this rating. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. ...
...reduce air circulation. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. ...Do not place your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on , ensure that can send your power adapter complies with this rating. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. ...
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..., or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
..., or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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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 mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 battery should not be placed 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 product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 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. 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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.... Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record... videos using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up...
.... Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record... videos using touch gestures. Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up...
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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 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is less than 95%. 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. 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%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Battery power is less than 95%. 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. 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%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
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...-in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 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. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
...-in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 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. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
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... a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0... 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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your...
... a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0... 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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your...
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... adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to connect to a power source. 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... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to wired networks section in use. ...
... adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to connect to a power source. 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... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to wired networks section in use. ...
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...-ray, and other protected content playback. 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 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...
...-ray, and other protected content playback. 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 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...