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...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 IT. Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
...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 IT. Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...
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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 ... 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 models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected...
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 ... 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 models 32 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 33 Numeric keypad (on selected...
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.../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 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 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 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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... ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Coating Notice 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Regional Notice for United States of America 101 Notebook PC...
... ENERGY STAR complied product 99 European Union Eco-label 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss 100 Coating Notice 100 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 101 Regional Notice for United States of America 101 Notebook PC...
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... Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup ...operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC...
... Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup ...operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC...
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This message contains important information that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to...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! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you ... keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. WARNING! This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks.
This message contains important information that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to...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! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you ... keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. WARNING! This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks.
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... your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in environments with your...
... your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in environments with your...
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... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC.
... to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC.
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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 product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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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... not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Numeric keypad (on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Camera The built-in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
... not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Numeric keypad (on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Camera The built-in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual In the event that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
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Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to... use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse...
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to... use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse...
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... battery's charge status. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 10%. Refer to the following...
... battery's charge status. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is enabled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 10%. Refer to the following...
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... selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to use . Microphone The built-in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the...
... selected models) These set of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to use . Microphone The built-in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the...
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... Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. The...
... Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. The...
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... to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected...
... to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected...
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.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
.... Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
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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.