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... death) and damage 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 IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
... death) and damage 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 IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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... Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected...
... Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Press the power button 25 Gestures for the touchpad 26 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys 32 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected...
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... to wired networks 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 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 55 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 55 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 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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... 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 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 Coating Notice 100 Global...
... 95 REACH ...95 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 95 Optical Drive Safety Information 97 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 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 Coating Notice 100 Global...
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...about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test ...(POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps ...
...about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test ...(POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps ...
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... selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT...! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can help complete...
... selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT...! Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can help complete...
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... that your power adapter complies with any materials 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. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient ...temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of...
... that your power adapter complies with any materials 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. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient ...temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can be followed when using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of...
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...not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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 to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove...
...not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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 to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove...
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This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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.
This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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.
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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. 15" 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. 15" model 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...up from sleep or hibernate mode. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any... of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Air vents The air vents allow cool...
...up from sleep or hibernate mode. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other objects do not block any... of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Air vents The air vents allow cool...
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... QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of... the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
... QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of... the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
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...The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange 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 95%. Bluetooth / ... drives. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is less than ...
...The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Blinking Orange 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 95%. Bluetooth / ... drives. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is less than ...
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.... Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for numeric input. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your...
.... Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for numeric input. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard as numeric keypad (on selected models) These set of the keys on your...
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... to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The audio features of this Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing... The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Battery time varies by usage and by...
... to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The audio features of this Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing... The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. Battery time varies by usage and by...
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...area network (LAN). Power (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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it away from your...! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for HD...
...area network (LAN). Power (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 VGA port This port allows you to connect your body while it away from your...! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for HD...
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... has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash... disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your...
... has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash... disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Front Side 15" model 14" model Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Front Side 15" model 14" model Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.