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... This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual It is liable for no more than damages for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS... ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; ...
... This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual It is liable for no more than damages for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS... ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; ...
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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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... information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: ...
... information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: ...
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... data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can help ...complete tasks. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete...
... data and components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can help ...complete tasks. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that must be selected. WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete...
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... used in -flight. While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95... Contact your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that your power adapter complies with this rating. Refer to...
... used in -flight. While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95... Contact your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not leave your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that your power adapter complies with this rating. Refer to...
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... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use ...your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC...
... chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use ...your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal 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.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal 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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...or simple audio recording. Microphone* The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can also... use . Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your...
...or simple audio recording. Microphone* The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can also... use . Microphone The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your...
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... or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable...
... or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable...
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... the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The...a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's ...
... the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. Refer to the following table for details: Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The...a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's ...
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...This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to... type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator...
...This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to... type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator...
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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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! 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.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! 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.
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... position to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock* The spring...
... position to insert or remove the battery pack. * on selected models only 20 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC is connected to keep the battery pack secured. Spring battery lock* The spring...
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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 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC.
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 Random-access memory module compartment* This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. WARNING! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC.
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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 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.