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...DAMAGES; (2) 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 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for or indemnify you for loss,...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS will only be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to real property and tangible personal property; E7926 ...
...DAMAGES; (2) 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 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may not be responsible for or indemnify you for loss,...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS will only be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are entitled to real property and tangible personal property; E7926 ...
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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 settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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...174; 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides...
...the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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...174; 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides...
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...presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. This message contains important information ...must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional...
...presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates sections that you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. This message contains important information ...must be selected. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can help complete tasks. NOTE: This message contains additional...
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... to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used and restrictions that ...your power adapter complies with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (...
... to learn about related inflight services that can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any part of your Notebook PC and ensure that must be used and restrictions that ...your power adapter complies with this rating. Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be followed when using your Notebook PC in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (...
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...Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. ...Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your...
...Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. ...Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your...
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Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC 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. 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.
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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. 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
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... other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power button Press the power button to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone The built-...
... other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.... Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Power button Press the power button to put your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Microphone The built-...
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... travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected...
... travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected...
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... to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the... Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator ...
... to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. The Notebook PC is less than 95%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the... Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator ...
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... models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your...
... models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your...
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When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 IMPORTANT! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. WARNING! Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on surfaces that can block the vents. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
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... (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or... remove the battery pack. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of ...
... (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to exit the Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! When charged, the battery pack supplies power to insert or... remove the battery pack. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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. 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.
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WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 used to eject the drive tray in this manual.
WARNING! NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 used to eject the drive tray in this manual.