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... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
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... parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows...
... parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows...
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...your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
...your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows...
... to enter and warm air to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in camera allows...
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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... battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The bottom of this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block...
... battery pack cannot be disassembled. Ensure that can get warm to hot while in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it on model. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 17 The bottom of this Notebook PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. The audio features of the Notebook PC can block...
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... combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras...
... combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
... last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC. From the setup screen...
... onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC. From the setup screen...
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... default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series...
... default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series...
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... reference only. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. You may differ by model and territory. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Aptio Setup Utility -
... reference only. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. You may differ by model and territory. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Aptio Setup Utility -
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... this before entering BIOS. Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will...
... this before entering BIOS. Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. In Setup, the User will...
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... Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility -
... Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility -
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...: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
...: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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... set the HDD password: 1. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu...
... set the HDD password: 1. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Type in a password then press . 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu...
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... Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help...
... Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help...
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.... 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS...
.... 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS...
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... an external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery...
... an external device or DVD. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Type your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then tap Continue. 7. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery...