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...LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; 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 Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each such...OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
...LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; 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 Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each such...OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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.../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 Self Test (POST 74 Using...
.../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 Self Test (POST 74 Using...
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... (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 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 109 Regional notice for Singapore 109 Notebook PC...
... (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 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 109 Regional notice for Singapore 109 Notebook PC...
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... ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual... PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
... ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual... PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
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... be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! Typography... a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
... be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! Typography... a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to in this manual. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can help complete tasks.
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...°F). While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on your lap or near any materials that must be followed when...
...°F). While powered on, ensure that you do not expose them to learn about related inflight services that can be used in -flight. Notebook PC E-Manual You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on your lap or near any materials that must be followed when...
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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 to dusty environments. Do...
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 to dusty environments. Do...
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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. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not throw the battery 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling.
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 Do not throw the battery 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal 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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... sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
... sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
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... input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad...
... input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad...
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... Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95...
... Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95...
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... Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input.
... Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input.
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... air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! WARNING! The battery pack cannot...
... air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 When working on your Notebook PC, do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. WARNING! WARNING! The battery pack cannot...
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Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs (on selected models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 17" model 15" model USB 2.0 ports (on selected models) recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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... the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to the Using the optical drive section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away ... charge the battery pack and supply power to eject the drive tray in use. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to hot while in case the electronic eject button does not work ....
... the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to the Using the optical drive section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away ... charge the battery pack and supply power to eject the drive tray in use. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to hot while in case the electronic eject button does not work ....
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... your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 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) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects...
... your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 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) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects...
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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 a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 USB 2.0.
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 a local area network (LAN). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. 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 USB 2.0.