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...to the listed contract price of each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN ...IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS ...
...to the listed contract price of each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN ...IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS ...
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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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
... 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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
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... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
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...test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details... the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8...
...test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details... the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8...
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... key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips 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 safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can...
... key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips 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 safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can...
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...on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to the rating label on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and... other peripherals with 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). While powered...
...on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to the rating label on your lap or near any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your airline provider to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and... other peripherals with 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). While powered...
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...environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on ... warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
...environments. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on ... warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
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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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... simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.... Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations...
... simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.... Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC shuts down. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations...
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... to the Gestures for typing. 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 Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other...
... to the Gestures for typing. 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 Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other...
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...battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power ...mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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 less than 95%. ...
...battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power ...mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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 less than 95%. ...
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... is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital...
... is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital...
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The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending ...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The ...
The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending ...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The ...
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Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (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 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) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (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 keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away ...from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is used to eject the...
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away ...from your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is used to eject the...
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... to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and ... or else overheating may occur. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible...
... to an external display. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and ... or else overheating may occur. Left Side 17" and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible...
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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 a local area network (LAN). You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
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 a local area network (LAN). You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.