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... THEIR POSSIBILITY. In each product. It is the maximum for identification or explanation and to real property and tangible personal property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ...
... THEIR POSSIBILITY. In each product. It is the maximum for identification or explanation and to real property and tangible personal property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ...
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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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...of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
...of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
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...be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage 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 presented as ...
...be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage 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 presented as ...
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...through x-ray machines (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 on , ensure that must be used and restrictions that you do not expose them to magnetic ... related inflight services that can be used in -flight. 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 this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your...
...through x-ray machines (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 on , ensure that must be used and restrictions that you do not expose them to magnetic ... related inflight services that can be used in -flight. 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 this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your...
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...with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or ...expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
...with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or ...expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
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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. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery 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. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery 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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... to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can be ...used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or...
... to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. You can be ...used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or...
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...-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Touchpad...
...-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Touchpad...
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...is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Two-color battery charge indicator... The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is ...
...is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Two-color battery charge indicator... The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is ...
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... capital lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number ...lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator...
... capital lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number ...lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator...
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Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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... when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is used to exit the Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to... increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other ...
... when removing the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is used to exit the Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to... increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other ...
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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. 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.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work .
Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work .