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    E8991 First Edition April 2014 Notebook PC E-Manual for Chromebook
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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 web site at http://support.asus.com 2 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Table of Contents About this manual...6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Typography...7 Safety precautions...8 Using your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal...10 Chapter the first time 32 Sign-in area...33 Browse as Guest...33 User account...34 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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    Commission Interference Statement 73 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 74 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC 75 CE Marking...75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Hearing Loss 81 Coating Notice...81 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 82 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 83 Regulation Compliance and Declaration 87 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 87 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 87 Regional
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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. 6 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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. Notebook PC
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    on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight. 8 Notebook PC
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    Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 9
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    reuse of parts and recycling. 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 electronic products. Do not throw the
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    Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the function keys, allows quick access to Chrome™ OSOS, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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    the functions of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Audio
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    Mini SIM card slot (optional) This built in Mini SIM card slot comes with a SIM tray that supports LTE, GSM* and WCDMA* network bands. To use this slot, press the SIM tray to release then PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. *on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! The adapter may become warm source. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC
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    10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. The icon indicates this port's USB Charger+ feature which allows you to quick-charge mobile devices. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC and SD card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack
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    Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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    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 50-60Hz • Rating output current: 1.75A (33W) • Rating output voltage: 19V 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is found. • The battery and its components must
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    Lift to open the display panel. Press the power button. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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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    same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the screen to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. Click/tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the rightclick function. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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    Three-finger gesture Swipe left/swipe right If you opened multiple tabs on your web browser, swipe three fingers left or right to switch between these tabs. Swipe down Swipe down to see an overview of all the screens currently opened on Chrome™. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    brightness Increases display brightness Turns off the speaker volume Turns down the speaker volume Turns up the speaker volume Activates the search box Notebook PC E-Manual 29
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    Chapter 3: Working with Chrome™ OS Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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    the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Chrome™ operating system. To start your Notebook PC: 1. Press the power button on the web browser is launched and you may start working on Chrome™. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    online or let others use your Notebook PC. Downloaded files, browser history, and cookies are not stored once you sign out as guest. Notebook PC E-Manual 33
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    a user account. Your email account must be Gmail. To create a new Google account, click the create a Google Account link. 3. Click Sign in. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    the app list, click on the launcher. NOTE: When browsing as a guest, only the launcher. icon appears on your Apps list icon launcher Notebook PC E-Manual 35
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    want to configure. 2. Select any of the following options: • Open as regular tab • Open as pinned tab • Open as window • Open maximized 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    status area To launch the status area, click anywhere on the status area box on the lower right corner of your desktop screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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    network connections, and the network settings. Bluetooth Click this option to enable or disable your Bluetooth feature and manage other Bluetooth devices. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    also calculates the remaining time before your battery becomes discharged or fully-charged again. Date and time Click this option if you want to adjust the date and time settings of your Notebook PC. Chromebook help Click this option to access the Chromebook help center. Shutdown Click this option
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    connection. 3. Select your new Wi-Fi network connection from the current list of networks then type in the corresponding password, if necessary. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Adding a network connection To add a new network connection to your list of networks: 1. Launch the status area. 2. Click Settings. 3. Under Internet Connection, select Add connection. Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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    4. Choose Add Wi-Fi... or Add private network... then input the necessary details to setup your new network connection. 5. Click Connect to start connecting to the Internet using this new network connection. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    to go back to the previous page or go to the next web page. Reload Click this to reload the current web page. Notebook PC E-Manual 43
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    the settings of your Chrome browser. Scroll bar Move this bar up or down to scroll up or down the web page. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    side of your screen, select the settings you want to modify such as the Pages, Layout, Margins, and Options. 3. When finished, click Save. Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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    4. In the next screen that appears, select which location you want to save your file as a PDF then type in your preferred file name in the File name box. 5. Click Save to create the pdf file into the location and exit. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    how to use this feature. Using Cloud Ready printers If your printer already supports Google Cloud Print, refer to its user guide to start using it with your Notebook PC. You may check your printer's Connecting a classic printer to Google Cloud Print section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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    Print Classic printers are printers that do not automatically support Google Cloud Print and needs to be manually setup for use with Google To use a classic on your computer. When using Windows® XP, ensure that the Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3 is already installed. • You must install the printer to
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    Internet then open your Google Chrome browser. 3. Click > Settings. 4. Click Show advanced settings... 5. Scroll down to see Google Cloud Print then click Manage. Notebook PC E-Manual 49
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    Cloud Print then click Add printer(s). 9. The following screen appears when you have successfully set up your printer with Google Cloud Print. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    of registered printers, click the printer you want to use. 4. Configure any addition print options you may want to use then click Print. Notebook PC E-Manual 51
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    . It also shows all connected external devices to your Notebook PC. To launch the Google Drive app, click > . Inside the Files app 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    currently active file location. Minimize/maximize Click this to maximize or minimize your Chrome browser. Close Click this to close your Chrome browser. Notebook PC E-Manual 53
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    file is currently placed. 2. Select the file(s) you want to move then drag and drop the file(s) into the new file location. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    following steps: 1. in the Files app screen, select the file location where you want to create a new folder. 2. Press to create a new folder. Notebook PC E-Manual 55
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    be accessed offline • Shared with me - Lists all files that are shared from other Google accounts • Recent - Lists all recently opened files 56 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Drive. IMPORTANT! Ensure that you are connected to the Internet when launching the Google Drive app. To launch the Google Drive app, click > . Notebook PC E-Manual 57
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    from another location into your Google Drive. File locations This column shows you the currently available file locations inside your Google Drive. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    settings of your Google Drive. Google Drive storage details Click this option to view and customize the storage system of your Google Drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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    are not going to be affected. 1. Launch the status area then select Settings. 2. Scroll down then click on the Show advanced settings... 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    3. Click Powerwash. 4. When prompted, click Restart. 5. In the Powerwash your Chrome device window, click Reset to proceed. Notebook PC E-Manual 61
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    PC turns off. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Tips and FAQs Notebook PC E-Manual 63
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    you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Log in ID
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    the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. My display panel has an uneven color and of your display panel. 3. How can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the
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    pack is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can
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    the power button for more than four (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
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    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 battery power. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual 69
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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 71
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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 72 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there receiver. Notebook PC E-Manual 73
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    the USA." This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 74 Notebook
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    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 75
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    transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended -3(B) 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    l'émission. Les utilisateurs finaux doivent suivre les instructions de fonctionnement spécifiques pour satisfaire la conformité non souhaité de l'appareil. Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence (c'est à-dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de Notebook PC E-Manual 77
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    2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: on private is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    . 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 79
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    rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized
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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 insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. Notebook PC E-Manual 81
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    of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) 82 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French Notebook PC E-Manual 83
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    German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. European through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory
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    optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 86 Notebook PC
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    /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-free) for recycling information of your ASUS products' rechargeable batteries. Notebook PC E-Manual 87
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    This ASUS product for removeable batteries • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • The battery and its batteries remplaçables • La batterie de l'ordinateur portable peut présenter un risque d'incendie ou de brûlure si celle-ci est retirée ou désassemblée. • La batterie
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    4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Notebook 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05) EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07) EN 301 908-13 V5.2.1(2011-05) EN 301 893 V1.7.1(2012-06) EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009 90 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC
E-Manual for Chromebook
First Edition
April 2014
E8991