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... corporate names appearing in any form or by any other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS will only be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in...
... corporate names appearing in any form or by any other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. All Rights Reserved. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual ASUS will only be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in...
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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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
... 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 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
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... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
... Product Notice 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 106 Optical Drive Safety Information 107 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 108 ENERGY STAR complied product 110 European Union Eco-label 110 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 111...
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...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows... of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows... of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This...
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... the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Italic =... This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This...
... the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to in this manual. Italic =... This indicates sections that you can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This...
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... of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can be used... on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can ...
... of your body to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with your Notebook PC. Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that can be used... on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can ...
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...near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other ...chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and ...
...near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other ...chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and ...
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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. 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 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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. 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 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products.
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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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... button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for about four (4) seconds until your..., or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off...
... button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC. Microphone (on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for about four (4) seconds until your..., or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on or off...
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... and as pointer direction keys. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
... and as pointer direction keys. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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... power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The... help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than...
... power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The... help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than...
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...) is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows... you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
...) is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows... you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... E-Manual 17 The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that ...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be...
... E-Manual 17 The bottom of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Ensure that can get warm to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that ...paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be...
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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. 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.
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... the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the..., refer to the Using the optical drive section in use. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . The adapter may become warm to hot while...
... the bundled power adapter into this manual. WARNING! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is used to eject the drive tray in case the..., refer to the Using the optical drive section in use. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is connected to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . The adapter may become warm to hot while...
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... security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected ...content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector...
... security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. VGA port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other protected ...content playback. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector...
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Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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).
Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. 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).