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... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 2 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
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...THEIR POSSIBILITY. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for loss, damages or claims based in this manual may or may arise where because of a default on ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this...of the basis on which you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which ASUS, its reseller. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
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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 Airplane mode 10 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know ... Moving the pointer 35 One-finger gestures 36 Two-finger gestures 38 Three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 Airplane mode 10 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know ... Moving the pointer 35 One-finger gestures 36 Two-finger gestures 38 Three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: ... Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 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 Notebook PC...
Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: ... Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 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 Notebook PC...
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USB Charger 71 Instant On...73 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 76 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 78 Replacing the battery pack 80 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual
USB Charger 71 Instant On...73 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 76 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 78 Replacing the battery pack 80 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual
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...Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware... components of 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 ...
...Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware... components of 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 ...
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This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices yo u can help complete tasks.
This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices yo u can help complete tasks.
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... environments with your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be left connected to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to the...
... environments with your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be left connected to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to the...
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Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before ...
Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before ...
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... equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Airplane mode You can be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose...
... equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Airplane mode You can be used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose...
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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. 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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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Camera The built-in this manual. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. In ... (on selected models) A numeric keypad is in microphone can also use . You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on or off.
Camera The built-in this manual. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. In ... (on selected models) A numeric keypad is in microphone can also use . You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on or off.
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... layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Power Indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC...
... layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Power Indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC...
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... two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
... two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get very hot while in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
IMPORTANT! WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get very hot while in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you .... IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is used to keep the battery pack secured. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be...
Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you .... IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is used to keep the battery pack secured. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be...
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... port The microphone input jack port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
... port The microphone input jack port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
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... keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use.... WARNING! IMPORTANT! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Power (DC) input port Insert ... optical drive tray. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to ...
... keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use.... WARNING! IMPORTANT! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Power (DC) input port Insert ... optical drive tray. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to ...
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.... VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects do...
.... VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects do...