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... YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
... YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
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... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 ...Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
... to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
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... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
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... chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different 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...
... chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different 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...
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...This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can use for completing a series of tasks or... procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
...This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to complete a task. Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can use for completing a series of tasks or... procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks. This message contains vital information that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
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... that your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating...41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on , ensure that can reduce air circulation. While powered on your lap or near any materials that ...
... that your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used and restrictions that must be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with this rating...41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC on , ensure that can reduce air circulation. While powered on your lap or near any materials that ...
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... water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects ...on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of...
... water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects ...on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of...
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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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery 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 battery should not be placed 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Do not throw the battery 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 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. 12 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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can also use . 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 camera allows you to put your... Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate...
... narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can also use . 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 camera allows you to put your... Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. You can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate...
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... models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 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 numeric input...
... models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 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 numeric input...
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...battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10... battery power is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware ...
...battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10... battery power is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware ...
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... indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) ...using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled.
... indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) ...using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled.
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... and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in... use or while charging the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
... and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in... use or while charging the battery pack. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The battery pack cannot be disassembled...
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Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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... bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to your body while... it is used to your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your...
... bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to your body while... it is used to your Notebook PC. The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your...
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...! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security... slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector...
...! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to secure your Notebook PC to an external display. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security... slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector...
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LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to an external microphone.
LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. You can also use this port to connect to amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to an external microphone.