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All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
... 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
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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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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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... shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup... hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8...
... shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup... hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8...
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... icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that... must be followed to complete a task. WARNING! This message contains vital information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
... icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that... must be followed to complete a task. WARNING! This message contains vital information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
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...learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that can be used on items ... on your lap or near any materials that must be used in -flight. Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged...
...learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used and restrictions that can be used on items ... on your lap or near any materials that must be used in -flight. Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that your power adapter complies with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged...
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... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do...
... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do...
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Do not throw the battery 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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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... sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. * on or off. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...-in camera is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone* The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording....
... sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. * on or off. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built...-in camera is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone* The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording....
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... experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the...
... experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the...
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... E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less ...than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The...
... E-Manual 17 Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less ...than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The...
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...enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator... lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
...enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator... lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents.
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...the battery slot. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock* The manual battery lock is connected to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when... your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock...
...the battery slot. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock* The manual battery lock is connected to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when... your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock* The spring battery lock...
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Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual