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... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook...
... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 21 Press the power button 21 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...22 Using the touch screen (on selected models 22 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Multimedia control keys 31 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Notebook...
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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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... or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical...
... or near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical...
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.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 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 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators...
.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. 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 14 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators...
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...Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Two-color battery charge indicator...
...Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Two-color battery charge indicator...
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... be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working...
... be disassembled. Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may occur. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! WARNING! IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can block the vents. When working...
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... connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to an external display. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to hot while in use...
... connected to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to an external display. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC to a local area network (LAN). Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to hot while in use...
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... jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... jack port This port allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Left Side Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that support SD card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 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.
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... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video...
... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video...
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... your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings •...
... your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings •...
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... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only...
... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only...
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... CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
... CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in...
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... limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this is only asked for when entering Setup. Security This menu allows you to 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 NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Type in the confirmation box then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Security I /O Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Lock. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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...
... menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. Type in the confirmation box then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Security I /O Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select Lock. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. 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...
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... 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB...
... 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. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB...
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...limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
...limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit...
To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save & Exit To keep your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit...
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... restore the system to select and update BIOS. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] 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. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series...
... restore the system to select and update BIOS. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] VT-d [Enabled] 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. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series...
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... working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery...
... working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Choose an account you regularly backup your account password then tap Continue. 7. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery...
