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    E14095 First Edition / April 2018 E-Manual
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    INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ 2 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side
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    your Notebook PC to sleep 53 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 56 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 56 BIOS...56 Accessing BIOS...56 BIOS Settings...57 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC
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    Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 82 UL Safety Notices...83 Power Safety Requirement 84 TV Notices...84 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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    built-in Modem 86 ENERGY STAR complied product 88 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 88 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 89 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 89 Coating Notice...89 Regional notice for California 90 Regional notice for Singapore
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    About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7
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    To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task a menu or an item that must be selected. Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC
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    items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight. Notebook PC
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    liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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    Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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    Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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    the functions of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power authentication for logging on to your Notebook PC's system. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from authorized retailers to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of the product. Notebook PC
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    Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
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    MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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    region. IMPORTANT! Power adapter information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input frequency: 50-60Hz • Rating output current: 1.75A (33W) • Rating output voltage: 19V 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the power socket. WARNING! Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The Keep the battery and other small components away from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 23
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    Lift to open the display panel Press the power button 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC E-Manual 25
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    One-finger gestures Tap/Double-tap • Tap an app to select it. • Double-tap an app to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap 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. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the right mouse button on the touchpad. Two-finger gestures Tap Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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    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. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad. the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your finger off the button to drop the item. Three-finger gestures Tap Tap three fingers on the touchpad to invoke Cortana. Notebook PC E-Manual 29
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    Swipe left/Swipe right If you opened multiple apps, swipe three fingers left or right to switch between these apps. Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up to see an overview of all Swipe down to show the desktop. the apps currently opened. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Four-finger gestures Tap Tap four fingers on the touchpad to invoke Action Center. Customizing your touchpad 1. Launch All settings from the Action Center. 2. Select Devices, then select Mouse & touchpad. 3. Adjust the settings to your preference. Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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    the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 33
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    Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 35
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    time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® 10 operating Terms. Select I accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize appears. NOTE: All provided screenshots and instructions in this chapter are from Windows® 10 for
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    settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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    at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical order. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Windows® apps These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and displayed in tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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    using the following steps: Moving apps Position your mouse pointer over the app, then drag and drop the app to a new location. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    click Unpin from Start. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press or (on selected models), then select Unpin from Start. Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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    , press or (on selected models) on the app that you want to add to the Start menu, then select Pin to Start. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Task view Quickly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view feature, you can also use task view to switch between desktops. Launching task view Position your mouse pointer over the taskbar and click it. icon on the Press on your keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 43
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    Snap feature The Snap feature displays apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Snap hotspots You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the key, then use the arrow keys to snap the app. 3. Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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    the bottom. Launching Action Center Position your mouse pointer over the taskbar and click it. icon on the Press on your keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel* Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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    Launches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings* * On selected models 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    connections. 4. Select Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. Notebook PC E-Manual 49
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    with the device. NOTE: For some Bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    PC safely while in-flight. NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight. from the taskbar. 2. Select the icon to disable Airplane mode. Press . Notebook PC E-Manual 51
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    your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns off. 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    drop-down list then select OK. NOTE: You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once. Notebook PC E-Manual 53
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    Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) Notebook PC E-Manual 55
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    architecture. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the
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    Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . Notebook PC E-Manual 57
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    Boot This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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    blank then select OK to continue. 4. Select OK to clear the old password. NOTE: A keyboard is required to type in the password. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Save & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 61
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    the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 62 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update. 7. After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 63
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    apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your data before doing this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery DVD to startup your Notebook PC. - Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery, Startup Repair, Command PC. 1. Launch Settings and select Update and security. Notebook PC E-Manual 65
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    2. Under the Update and security option, select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Tips and FAQs Notebook PC E-Manual 67
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    Notebook PC: - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in ID and password - Internet connection information 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I fix applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
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    reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working? Press to my battery stops working? Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the key or (on selected models) on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Notebook PC E-Manual 71
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    (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any key
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    • Remove all connected devices to your Notebook PC then restart your system. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why can't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • connect to a power outlet then press the power button. Notebook PC E-Manual 73
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    Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual 75
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    operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if provided
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    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 77
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    No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that , National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) 80 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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. Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz
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    afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) 82 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • DO NOT use power adapters batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC E-Manual 83
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    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 damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Notebook PC E-Manual 85
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French 86 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Notebook PC E-Manual 87
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    .gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that
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    , batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America For US and Canada customers, you can call 1-800-822-8837 (toll
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    Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Regional notice for Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards DB103778 This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards. Regional notice for India This product complies with the "India for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    ou de brûlure si celle-ci est retirée ou désassemblée. • La batterie et ses composants doivent être recyclés de façon appropriée. Notebook PC E-Manual 91
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    relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350 MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in NO PL PT RO SI SK TR FI SE CH UK HR 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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E14095
First Edition / April 2018
E-Manual