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... SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. 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 PROFITS...
... SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. 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 PROFITS...
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... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
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... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
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... (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your...
... (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your...
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... a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information 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 must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this...
... a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information 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 must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this...
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... temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure...magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. While powered on your lap or near any materials that your Notebook PC and ensure that can be used and restrictions...
... temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure...magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC. While powered on your lap or near any materials that your Notebook PC and ensure that can be used and restrictions...
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...with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners... other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if ...
...with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners... other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if ...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. 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. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. 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. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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...be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides ...excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. You can also use . Microphone (on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or...
...be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides ...excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. You can also use . Microphone (on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or...
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... layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows...
... layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows...
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...and the battery power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Power indicator The ...power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power...
...and the battery power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Power indicator The ...power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power...
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...'s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when ...
...'s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when ...
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... bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air ... depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! IMPORTANT! WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary...
... bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air ... depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! IMPORTANT! WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary...
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Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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The adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the ... . Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. Use...
The adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the ... . Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. Use...
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..." and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP... of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20...
..." and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP... of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20...
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You can also use this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to amplified speakers or headphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0.
You can also use this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to amplified speakers or headphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0.