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...this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express ...Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
...this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express ...Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
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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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...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview...
...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview...
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...The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or... you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that 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:...
...The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or... you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that 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:...
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... any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on , ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Refer to the rating label on uneven or unstable... work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using...
... any materials that can be used and restrictions that must be used on items placed on , ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating. Refer to the rating label on uneven or unstable... work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using...
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...or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture ...from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such ...
...or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture ...from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such ...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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.
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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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...voice narrations, or simple audio recording. 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 sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera ...allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos,...
...voice narrations, or simple audio recording. 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 sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera ...allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Camera The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos,...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad ...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad ...
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...and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the... current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the...
...and the battery power is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the... current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the...
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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 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. ... the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. 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...
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 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. ... the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. 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...
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack.
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...you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! This lock should be held in place once it is used to a power source. Air vents The air vents allow cool air ...to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
...you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! This lock should be held in place once it is used to a power source. Air vents The air vents allow cool air ...to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
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Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 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 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.
Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 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 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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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 . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 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 . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!