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...INC. In each product. or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for identification or explanation and to recover damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual, ...companies, and are collectively responsible. All Rights Reserved. E7926 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this Warranty Statement. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
...INC. In each product. or any means, except documentation kept by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for identification or explanation and to recover damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this manual, ...companies, and are collectively responsible. All Rights Reserved. E7926 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this Warranty Statement. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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... 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 (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook...
... 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 (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook...
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... 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem ...
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...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem ...
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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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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. 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 must be selected. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you ...
WARNING! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. 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 must be selected. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you ...
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Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can reduce air circulation. Contact your airline provider to the rating label on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ...
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). You can reduce air circulation. Contact your airline provider to the rating label on , ensure that you do not expose them to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ...
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Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook ...
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook ...
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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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery 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. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not throw the battery 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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Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take ...
Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to take ...
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between ...
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between ...
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Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 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, charging ...
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 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, charging ...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you ...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you ...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. 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. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
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IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack ...
IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) 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.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work .
Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to eject the drive tray in this manual. WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work .