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... Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth ...61 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook...
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...Power-on Self Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network...à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105...
...Power-on Self Test (POST 76 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 76 BIOS...76 Accessing BIOS...76 BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network...à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 REACH...105...
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Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter...
Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter...
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... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
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...: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse.
...: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse.
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...! Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. •...
...! Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. •...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 38 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
... 38 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
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... setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows...
... setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows...
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To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 70 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook...
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... Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2.
... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2.
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...to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
...to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
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...Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock...
...Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock...
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... INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Aptio Setup Utility - AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Select Set User...
... INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Aptio Setup Utility - AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Select Set User...
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Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... the system image recovery procedure. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image...
... the system image recovery procedure. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image...
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... E-Manual Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...
... E-Manual Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment and health. 4. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...