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... liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... purposes, without intent to infringe. 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 collectively responsible. E7814 October 2012 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part...
... liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... purposes, without intent to infringe. 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 collectively responsible. E7814 October 2012 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part...
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Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ... the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first...
Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ... the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first...
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...IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS ...78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...86 Refresh your PC 86 Reset your PC...87 Advanced options 88 Notebook PC E-Manual
...IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS ...78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...86 Refresh your PC 86 Reset your PC...87 Advanced options 88 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... ENERGY STAR complied product 119 European Union Eco-label 120 Prevention of Hearing Loss 120 Coating Notice 120 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 121 Regional notice for Singapore 121 Regional notice for United States of America 121 Notebook PC...
... ENERGY STAR complied product 119 European Union Eco-label 120 Prevention of Hearing Loss 120 Coating Notice 120 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 121 Regional notice for Singapore 121 Regional notice for United States of America 121 Notebook PC...
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... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your ...Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual...
... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your ...Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual...
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... devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to...
... devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you can refer to...
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... carry or cover your Notebook PC on , ensure that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95...
... carry or cover your Notebook PC on , ensure that your body to magnetic detectors and wands. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC inflight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC on the bottom of your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95...
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... strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect...
... strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. The symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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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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Power button Press the power button to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to turn your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features...hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. For more information, refer to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You can be used for the touch ...
Power button Press the power button to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to turn your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features...hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. For more information, refer to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. You can be used for the touch ...
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...keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status ...
...keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Status ...
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... Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to the following table for details. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than...
... Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to the following table for details. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than...
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... the number lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook...
... the number lock function is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook...
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Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING!
Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING!
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... to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment...an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
... to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment...an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Hard disk drive compartment This compartment is used to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the hard disk drive of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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...® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to an external microphone. Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers..., cameras and printers. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Right Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to eject the optical drive tray. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work .
...® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to an external microphone. Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers..., cameras and printers. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Right Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to eject the optical drive tray. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work .
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.... WARNING! Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to an external display. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert...
.... WARNING! Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to an external display. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is backward compatible to a local area network (LAN).
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is backward compatible to a local area network (LAN).