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...are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. or any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ...
...are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any other liability, you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS. or any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ...
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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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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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-...
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. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-...
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This message contains important information that must be selected. 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 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. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
This message contains important information that must be selected. 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 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. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you can refer to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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While powered on, ensure that your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC. Refer to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your power adapter complies with this rating. You can reduce air circulation. Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
While powered on, ensure that your Notebook PC on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that can send your Notebook PC. Refer to the rating label on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place your power adapter complies with this rating. You can reduce air circulation. Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41...
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Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or ...
Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or ...
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Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. 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.
Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. 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. 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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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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Microphone (on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about ...
Microphone (on selected models) The built-in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about ...
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Numeric keypad (on selected 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. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For ...
Numeric keypad (on selected 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. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is ...
Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. 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%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is ...
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model.
WARNING! IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on model.
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Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is inserted into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured....
Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment is inserted into the battery slot. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured....
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual