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... any form or by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... any form or by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com Notebook PC E-Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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...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 PC E-Manual
...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 PC E-Manual
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... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic 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...
... Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic 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...
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... 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... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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... IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... the 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 change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC ...provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST ...
... the 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 change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC ...provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST ...
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... Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate the...contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...
... Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate the...contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your...
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... through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) ...inflight services that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
... through x-ray machines (used in -flight. Contact your airline provider to magnetic detectors and wands. Do not place your Notebook PC. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any materials that your power adapter complies with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) ...inflight services that must be used on items placed on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with this rating. Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
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... magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean... or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or 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...
... magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean... or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or 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...
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Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 The symbol of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse 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.
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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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... can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the... power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel ...
... can be used for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC shuts down. You can be used for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Microphone The built-in microphone can also use the... power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel ...
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... input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric...
... input and as pointer direction keys. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric...
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... source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% ...to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
... source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% ...to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
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... function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to...
... function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. This allows you to...
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IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. 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 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. 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 When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model.
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...is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory...Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when ...
...is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory...Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when ...
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Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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 disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
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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 . Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!
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 . Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING!