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...INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your ...reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage to...
...INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your ...reseller are entitled to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage to...
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... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using... the numeric keypad 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
... 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72...
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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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu... 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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... Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides 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...
... Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides 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...
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...followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. WARNING! 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 Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This...
...followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. WARNING! 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 Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This...
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...that must be used and restrictions that your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to learn about related inflight ...services that can be used in -flight. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). ...
...that must be used and restrictions that your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to learn about related inflight ...services that can be used in -flight. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). ...
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... electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use...
... electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 11 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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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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... audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 You can also use . Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your...
... audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 You can also use . Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your...
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... these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
... these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 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 in sleep mode. Lights off The... Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge...
... and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 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 in sleep mode. Lights off The... Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Two-color battery charge...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows ...you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on your...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows ...you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on your...
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WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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.
WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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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... lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Manual battery... battery slot. This lock should be held in place once it is used to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
... lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. IMPORTANT! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Manual battery... battery slot. This lock should be held in place once it is used to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your...
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Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21
Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Hard disk drive compartment* This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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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* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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* 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. * on selected models only 22 Notebook PC E-Manual