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...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. ASUS...AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS...PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES ...ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY... ASUS.... UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS...permission of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. or any ...because of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK ... OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR ...
...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. ASUS...AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS...PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES ...ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY... ASUS.... UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE...ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS...permission of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. or any ...because of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK ... OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR ...
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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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...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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC ...POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This ...
...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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC ...POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This ...
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.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The ... a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The ... a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
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... adapter complies with this rating. Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to magnetic detectors and wands. You can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your... powered on your lap or near any materials that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not place your...
... adapter complies with this rating. Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to magnetic detectors and wands. You can reduce air circulation. Do not leave your... powered on your lap or near any materials that must be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not place your...
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...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 strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture.... Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your...
...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 strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture.... Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste.
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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery 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. 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
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... recording. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your... Notebook PC shuts down. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, ...
... recording. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your... Notebook PC shuts down. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, ...
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.... It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It...
.... It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. It...
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... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status ... battery's charge status. 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 battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%.
... is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status ... battery's charge status. 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 battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%.
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... type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. 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...
... type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. 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...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! 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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING!
Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! 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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING!
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...module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity ...air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to ...
...module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity ...air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
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WARNING! 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 . Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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
WARNING! 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 . Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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