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...and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR ...names appearing in this manual may or may arise where because of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E8390 First Edition June 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, ...
...and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR ...names appearing in this manual may or may arise where because of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E8390 First Edition June 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, ...
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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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... notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process...
... notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. 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. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process...
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...and tips that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information... that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer 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! Icons ...
...and tips that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information... that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you can refer 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! Icons ...
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... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC. You can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power...restrictions that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and ...
... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC. You can reduce air circulation. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power...restrictions that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and ...
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...and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical... fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
...and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical... fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
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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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...photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for...and wake it up when the built-in camera is 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 video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator...
...photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for...and wake it up when the built-in camera is 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 video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator...
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... or territory. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
... or territory. 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 It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
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... power is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Lights off 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 between 95% and 100%. Power indicator... The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid ...
... power is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Lights off 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 between 95% and 100%. Power indicator... The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid ...
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... you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your...
... you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your...
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Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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... Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing ... This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
... Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing ... This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
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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. 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 disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
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. 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 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 . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING!
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 Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING!