Asus E8708 User Manual

Notebook PC User Manual
October 2013
E8708 

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual  ........................................................................\
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Notes for This Manual  ........................................................................\
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Safety Precautions  ........................................................................\
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Preparing your Notebook PC...

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Switches ........................................................................\
.....................................44
Status Indicators ........................................................................\
.....................45
Using the Instant Key  ........................................................................\
..............47
Using the Instant Key for the first time  ...................................................47
Chapter 4:  Using the Notebook...

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Declarations and Safety Statements ....................................................A-26
Federal Communications Commission Statement  ........................A-26
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement  ............A-27
Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)  ..............A-27
CE Marking  ........................................................................\
...........................A-28
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada...

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Chapter 1:  
Introducing the 
Notebook PC 

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About This User’s Manual
You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual 
provides information regarding the various components in the 
Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections 
of this User’s Manual:
1.  Introducing the Notebook PC
  Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
2.   Knowing the Parts
  Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.
3.   Getting Started
  Gives you information on getting started...

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions will increase the life of the 
Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as 
described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel.  
Battery safety warning: 
DO NOT throw the 
battery in fire. DO NOT 
short circuit the contacts. 
DO NOT disassemble the 
battery.
DO NOT leave the 
Notebook PC on your lap 
or any part of the body 
to prevent discomfort 
or injury from heat 
exposure.
DO NOT...

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SAFE TEMP: This 
Notebook PC should 
only be used in 
environments with 
ambient temperatures 
between 5°C (41°F) and 
35°C (95°F).
DO NOT carry or cover 
a Notebook PC that 
is powered ON with 
any materials that will 
reduce air circulation 
such as a carrying bag.
DO NOT throw the 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,...

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Transportation Precautions
To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF 
and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to 
the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power 
is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during 
transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC 
while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that 
it is latched securely in the closed position to protect...

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Cover Your Notebook PC
Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, 
shock, and scratches.
Charge Your Batteries
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your 
battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long 
trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as 
long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be 
aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the...