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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 12 Top View...12 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working...
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 12 Top View...12 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working...
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... network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
... network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility ...batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility ...batteries 118 Optical Drive Safety Information 119 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 European Union Eco-label 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 123 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing...
... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing...
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... top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do...
... top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do...
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... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is...
... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is...
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... to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
... to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to your PC...
... first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to your PC...
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page Notebook PC E-Manual 77
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page Notebook PC E-Manual 77
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... controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings...
... controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings...
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BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Opt. You may differ by model and...
BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Opt. You may differ by model and...
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... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 2.
... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 2.
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... administrator and user password of 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
... administrator and user password of 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and...
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...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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.
...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - 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.
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... POST. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
... POST. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
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...-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities...
...-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities...
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... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? For more details, refer to turn up . Why is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. When I /O Interface Security section in your local ASUS service center for assistance. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. • Check if ASUS...
... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? For more details, refer to turn up . Why is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. When I /O Interface Security section in your local ASUS service center for assistance. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. • Check if ASUS...
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... touchpad while you type on moving. My Notebook PC cannot do ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. 8. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings...
... touchpad while you type on moving. My Notebook PC cannot do ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. 8. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings...
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... power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service...
... power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service...