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... 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to 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...
... 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to 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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... 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 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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... on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 nonabrasive detergent and...
... on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 nonabrasive detergent and...
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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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators ...The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details: ...
The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators ...The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Refer to the following table for details: ...
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Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
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...your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may...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. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to ...
...your Notebook PC. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is used to increase the memory capacity of the air vents or else overheating may...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. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to ...
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... to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to an external display. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents... adapter may occur. WARNING! Left Side 15" and 14" model Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 23
... to connect your body while it away from your Notebook PC to an external display. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents... adapter may occur. WARNING! Left Side 15" and 14" model Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 23
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C. Install the battery pack. (on selected models) A. Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. Getting started NOTE: If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures for installation. B.
C. Install the battery pack. (on selected models) A. Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. Getting started NOTE: If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures for installation. B.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 29 A. C. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in battery mode for the first time. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in appearance, depending on models and your Notebook PC. B. Plug the AC power adapter into your Notebook PC's power (DC) input. Charge your region. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
Notebook PC E-Manual 29 A. C. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in battery mode for the first time. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in appearance, depending on models and your Notebook PC. B. Plug the AC power adapter into your Notebook PC's power (DC) input. Charge your region. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
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To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press . Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your power saving mode. Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to hide the desktop your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Use these power saving modes. icons onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these options to customize Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press . Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your power saving mode. Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to hide the desktop your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Use these power saving modes. icons onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these options to customize Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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...76 Tap this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to activate the battery saving mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that... lets you save more . Notebook PC E-Manual Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC. It allows the system to ...
...76 Tap this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to activate the battery saving mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that... lets you save more . Notebook PC E-Manual Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC. It allows the system to ...
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... remains the same. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! The following steps show you how to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Random-access Memory module...
... remains the same. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! The following steps show you how to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a Random-access Memory module...
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... and reliability. Notebook PC E-Manual 97 WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to replace the HDD (hard disk drive...
... and reliability. Notebook PC E-Manual 97 WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to replace the HDD (hard disk drive...
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Turn off your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 103 IMPORTANT! NOTE: The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing the battery pack of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a new battery pack (on selected models) WARNING! Purchase battery packs from authorized retailers of your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector, before removing the battery pack.
Turn off your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 103 IMPORTANT! NOTE: The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing the battery pack of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing a new battery pack (on selected models) WARNING! Purchase battery packs from authorized retailers of your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector, before removing the battery pack.
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Move the manual battery lock to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position. Move and hold on the spring battery lock. 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to the unlocked position. A. C. Pull out the old battery pack from the battery slot then release your Notebook PC. B.
Move the manual battery lock to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position. Move and hold on the spring battery lock. 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to the unlocked position. A. C. Pull out the old battery pack from the battery slot then release your Notebook PC. B.
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Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. F. Notebook PC E-Manual 105 D. Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. E. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.
Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. F. Notebook PC E-Manual 105 D. Move the manual battery lock back to the unlocked position. E. Move the manual battery lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.
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...series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may explode. When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always...energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 120 Notebook PC E-Manual Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as they may consist of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or...
...series, parallel, or both, that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may explode. When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always...energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 120 Notebook PC E-Manual Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as they may consist of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or...