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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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... section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
... section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
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... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less...
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less...
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... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more information, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to use of a regular mouse...
... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more information, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to use of a regular mouse...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key 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 Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
... more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key 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 Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
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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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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority...
... procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
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... USB interface. It also allows you will have Administrator rights. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set up the 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...
... USB interface. It also allows you will have Administrator rights. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set up the 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...
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... 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89...
... a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89...
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... key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 96 Notebook PC E-Manual If you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password - Log in your Notebook PC. Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated...
... key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 96 Notebook PC E-Manual If you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password - Log in your Notebook PC. Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated...
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... if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. For more details, refer to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for...
... if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. For more details, refer to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for...
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Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type on moving. If yes, disable this ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. How can I change this function. • Press . 11. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. You can try doing any of...
Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type on moving. If yes, disable this ? Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. How can I change this function. • Press . 11. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. You can try doing any of...
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... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Software FAQs 1. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. You can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...
... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Software FAQs 1. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. My Notebook PC boots slower than four (4) seconds. You can I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...