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... LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for or indemnify you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF...
... LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for or indemnify you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF...
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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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Chapter 3: Working with 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your...
Chapter 3: Working with 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your...
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... as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series... of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates...
... as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that can use for completing a series... of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates...
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...95°F). Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. While powered on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your power adapter complies with this ... items placed on , ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that your Notebook PC with your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of...
...95°F). Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. While powered on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your power adapter complies with this ... items placed on , ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that your Notebook PC with your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with any part of...
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... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge ...or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your...
... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge ...or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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 mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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.
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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. 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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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... and other multimedia files on or off. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel... simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your...
... and other multimedia files on or off. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel... simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an ...
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an ...
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... turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Two.... Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The...
... turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Two.... Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The...
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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. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of ... up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your...
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. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of ... up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your...
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IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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... Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to... keep the battery pack secured. IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is connected to increase the memory capacity of ...
... Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to... keep the battery pack secured. IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is connected to increase the memory capacity of ...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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.
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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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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 . WARNING! Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-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 . WARNING! Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual