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... only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or...
... only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or...
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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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
... 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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
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... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
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...chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test... (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with ...
...chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test... (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with ...
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... = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to complete a task. Icons The icons... damage to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected.
... = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to complete a task. Icons The icons... damage to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected.
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...airline provider to the rating label on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC. While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from ...heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety precautions ...
...airline provider to the rating label on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC. While powered on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from ...heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Safety precautions ...
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.... Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm ...place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power ...
.... Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm ...place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power ...
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Do not throw the battery 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. 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 mercurycontaining 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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 mercurycontaining 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.
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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. 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
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...or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio ...recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can also use . Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. ...
...or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio ...recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 You can also use . Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. ...
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... onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
... onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two...
... power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two...
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.... Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some ...of the keys on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator ...
.... Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some ...of the keys on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator ...
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... The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications... for this Notebook PC. When working on model. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! ...
... The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications... for this Notebook PC. When working on model. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! ...
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Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) 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. 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) recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to your Notebook PC. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter ...it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details... in use. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to your Notebook PC. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter ...it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details... in use. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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... to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and ... or else overheating may occur. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible...
... to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and ... or else overheating may occur. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible...
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You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.