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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are entitled to real property ...omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E8123 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are entitled to real property ...omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual E8123 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it...
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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 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
... 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 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on...
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... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
... Product Notice 103 Prevention of Hearing Loss 103 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 104 Optical Drive Safety Information 105 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 106 ENERGY STAR complied product 108 European Union Eco-label 108 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 109...
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... POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
... POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of...
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... This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information ...help complete tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows...
... This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information ...help complete tasks. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows...
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... temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on, ensure that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with this rating. You can be used on items placed on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. ... belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC. Contact your airline provider to learn about ...
... temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). While powered on, ensure that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with this rating. You can be used on items placed on the bottom of your body to magnetic detectors and wands. ... belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not leave your Notebook PC. Contact your airline provider to learn about ...
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... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals ...
... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals ...
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Do not throw the battery 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. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
Do not throw the battery 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. 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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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... can also use . Microphone (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel... provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your...
... can also use . Microphone (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Display panel This high-definition display panel... provides excellent viewing features for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your...
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... numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other...
... numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other...
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... is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication ... mode and the battery power is less than 10%. 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 between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is ...
... is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication ... mode and the battery power is less than 10%. 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 between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is ...
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... accessing the internal storage drives. 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 This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This ...indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator...
... accessing the internal storage drives. 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 This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This ...indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator...
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...NOTE: The bottom side may occur. When working on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this... Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in ...
...NOTE: The bottom side may occur. When working on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this... Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 WARNING! Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may vary in ...
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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. 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
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... the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the...
... the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! Do not cover the...
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..." and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Air vents The air vents allow... cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. 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) ...
..." and 15" model Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Air vents The air vents allow... cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. 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) ...
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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). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21