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...© 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a... companies, and are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. 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 PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER...
...© 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a... companies, and are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. 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 PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER...
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Table of Contents About this manual...6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions...8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal...10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ... screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...
Table of Contents About this manual...6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions...8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal...10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ... screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...
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...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC...
... (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC...
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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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self...2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details...
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 using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self...2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details...
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... indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC.... = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to...
... indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC.... = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to...
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... your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can...
... your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC on , ensure that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can...
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... extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
... extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. 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 product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. 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 product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook... mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in this manual.
... you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook... mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in this manual.
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...'s charge status. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the following table for details. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
...'s charge status. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the following table for details. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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... (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook...
... (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook...
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...®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the...
...®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 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. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 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. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
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Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 USB 2.0 ports 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. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 USB 2.0 ports 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. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
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WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a power source. IMPORTANT! Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it is connected to a local area network. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a power source. IMPORTANT! Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC.
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USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.
USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.