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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 ..............12 Top View ..........................12 Bottom ..........................
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Connecting to wired networks ................57 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection ........57 Configuring a static IP network connection ............58 Turning your Notebook PC off ................59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ................. 59 ® Windows 8.1 lock screen ..................60 To proceed from the lock screen ................
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Prevention of Hearing Loss ..................93 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........... 94 Optical Drive Safety Information ................95 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) ......96 ENERGY STAR complied product ................98 European Union Eco-label ................... 98 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ....
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC's data and components. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury- containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. Display panel...
Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.
Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.
Audio speakers The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. Headphone output jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones.
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Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provids a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports, MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power (DC) input. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region.
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Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook •...
Gestures for the touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touchpad. Moving the pointer You can tap/click or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
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Tap/click, Double tap/click • In the Start screen, tap/click an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double tap/click an application to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap/click an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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All Apps bar. launch it. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- click menu. NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge to view its menu. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar. your running apps. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Two-finger scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up or Slide two fingers to scroll left or down. right. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad. the touchpad. Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to Swipe three fingers downward to show all running applications. show the Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Turns the speaker volume up Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Windows® 8.1 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened.
To start your Notebook PC for the first time: Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook Carefully read the License Terms.
Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account.
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Notebook PC E-Manual...
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NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap/click to go back to that app. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Snap feature. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. Notebook PC E-Manual...
NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen or any opened app to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the Start button, to launch the pop-up window. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to tick the Navigation and Start screen options you want to use. Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit. Notebook PC E-Manual...
® Working with Windows apps Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap/click once to launch it. Press until an app is selected then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps.
Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. From the running app’s screen, press Notebook PC E-Manual...
Apps screen. NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only. Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard. On the Start screen, click the button.
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You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad. Launch the All Apps screen Right-click on the apps that you want to add on the Start screen. Tap/click on the icon to pin the selected apps on the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual...
NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
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Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC.
Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar...
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Using Snap Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. Launch the app you wish to snap. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel.
Launches the This PC window on Desktop mode Opens the File option from the Search charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charm Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Notebook PC E-Manual...
IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your Notebook PC. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your touch screen panel or touchpad. Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click...
Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. To do this, use your touchpad as follows: Launch the Charms bar.
Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight. Turning Airplane mode on Launch the Charms bar. Tap/click and tap/click Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.
To configure your settings, refer to the following procedures. IMPORTANT! Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC’s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Launch Desktop.
Tap/click Use the following IP address. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Right-click on the lower left corner of your screen to launch the Start Button. In the context menu, select Shutdown or signout > Shut down.
The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating system. You can change its background display and access some of your apps while your Notebook PC is still locked. To proceed from the lock screen Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard.
Customizing your lock screen You can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and quickly access your Notebook PC’s camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the...
Activating your Notebook PC camera from the lock screen From the lock screen, you can swipe down to activate and use your Notebook PC's camera. Refer to the following steps on how to enable this feature: Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
The Power-on Self-Test (POST) The Power-on Self-Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture.
: Select Item ↑↓ Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt. : General Help Add New Boot Option : Optimized Defaults : Save & Exit Delete Boot Option : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Select Item ↑↓ Enter: Select Disabled +/— : Change Opt. : General Help : Optimized Defaults Add New Boot Option : Save & Exit : Exit Delete Boot Option Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. NOTE: If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this •...
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To clear the password: On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. Type in the current password then press Leave the Create New Password field blank then press Select Yes in the confirmation box then press Notebook PC E-Manual...
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I/O Interface Security In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security If Locked, LAN I/O Interface Security controller will be disabled.
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On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. Select an interface that you would like to lock then select Lock. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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To set the HDD password: On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. Type in a password then press Re-type to confirm the password then press Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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→← : Select Screen : Select Item ↑↓ Enter: Select Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device +/— : Change Opt. : General Help : Optimized Defaults : Save & Exit : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual...
To update the BIOS: Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
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Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: Unknown Build Time: 11:51:05 0 EFI <DIR> [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Next. Tap/click the account you would like to refresh. Type your account password then tap/click Continue. Tap/click Refresh. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option. Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default settings. To access this during POST: Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click Troubleshoot.
Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process. Using System Image Recovery Under Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PC’s original image file. To access this during POST: Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
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DVD. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual...
DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC E-Manual...
Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Czech Republic Not Applicable Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Not Applicable Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Not Applicable Portugal Not Applicable Spain Not Applicable Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Notebook PC E-Manual...
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Notebook PC E-Manual...
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Notebook PC E-Manual...
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Notebook PC E-Manual...
à être utilisé en intérieur et loin des fenêtres pour fournir un blindage maximal. Tout appareil (ou son antenne d’émission) qui est installé en extérieur est sujet à cette licence. Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Notebook PC E-Manual...
Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band: • Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Notebook PC E-Manual...
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This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. Notebook PC E-Manual...
105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: •...
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного типа возможно его возгорание. Утилизируйте аккумулятор в соответствии с инструкциями производителя. (Russian) Notebook PC E-Manual...
Coating Notice IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. Notebook PC E-Manual...
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes.
Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards. Complies with IDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for India This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule 2011” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight...