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...EVEN IF ASUS, ITS...of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. Copyright ...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS...COMMITMENT BY ASUS. In each product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS.... IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, ...ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY...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. ASUS... NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY ...
...EVEN IF ASUS, ITS...of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. Copyright ...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS...COMMITMENT BY ASUS. In each product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS.... IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, ...ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY...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. ASUS... NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY ...
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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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... how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your...
... how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your...
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NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must... be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are ...
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must... be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are ...
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... learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can be used and restrictions that you do not carry or... cover your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place your Notebook PC. Contact your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your airline provider ...
... learn about related inflight services that can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can be used and restrictions that you do not carry or... cover your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place your Notebook PC. Contact your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your airline provider ...
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... near gas leaks. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your...
... near gas leaks. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling.
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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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.... Microphone (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in 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 microphone can also use . Camera indicator The camera...
.... Microphone (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Microphone The built-in 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 microphone can also use . Camera indicator The camera...
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... models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the...
... models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the...
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... battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge... status. 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 ...
... battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge... status. 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 ...
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... E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function .... Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input.
... E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function .... Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input.
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... on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... on model. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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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 Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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... and keep 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 The adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your... Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. NOTE: For more...
... and keep 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 The adapter may become warm to hot while in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your... Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. NOTE: For more...
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WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for...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 Notebook PC security products. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the...
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for...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 Notebook PC security products. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the...
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You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN).
You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN).