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...limit also applies to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of the basis on... ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are used ...
...limit also applies to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of the basis on... ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are used ...
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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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... ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 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 ...
... ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 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 ...
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...highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates... sections that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! This message contains important information that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...
...highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates... sections that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! This message contains important information that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...
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...to the rating label on , ensure that can send your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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. You can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be ...
...to the rating label on , ensure that can send your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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. You can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be ...
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...of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture.... Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and...
...of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture.... Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. 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. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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.
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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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... . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your...the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used...
... . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your...the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used...
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... access to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more...
... access to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more...
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... the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is... in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
... the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is... in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up ... the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. 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 Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up ... the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. 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 Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is...
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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.
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...disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 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.... When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is used to exit the...
...disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 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.... When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is used to exit the...
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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. 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.
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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 . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer 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 .
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 . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer 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 .