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... from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 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 (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Install the battery pack. (on selected models 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 (...on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
... 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76...
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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 (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... 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 (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected... 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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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This... manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different ...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This... manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different ...
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...This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that...tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT!
...This indicates sections that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that...tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT!
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... restrictions that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and... wands. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
... restrictions that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and... wands. Notebook PC E-Manual While powered on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
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... or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable)... before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive ...
... or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable)... before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive ...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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.
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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 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
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can also use . Microphone The ...microphone can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Microphone (on or off. Display panel This high-definition ...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can also use . Microphone The ...microphone can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Microphone (on or off. Display panel This high-definition ...
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... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in...
... access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in...
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... power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 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 ...
... power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 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 ...
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... storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your...
... storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your...
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WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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... the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Hard disk drive compartment.... Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your...
... the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Hard disk drive compartment.... Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!
Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!