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... Side...23 Front Side...24 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 touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 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 touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 54 Charms bar...57 Snap feature...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi-Fi...64 Bluetooth ...66 Airplane mode...68 Connecting to wired networks 69 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 69 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning...
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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... Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
... Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using...
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... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights...
... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. This allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights...
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... functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. 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...
... functions: for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. 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...
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...disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack...
...disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack...
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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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below. Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below. Press this key to next track or fast forward 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 guide you in to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on...
..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 guide you in to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on...
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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 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions...
... and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions...
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... model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Boot...
... model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Boot...
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Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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 &#...
Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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 &#...
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... enter Setup. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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 Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... enter Setup. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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 Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
...Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC...
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC...
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... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 in your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external...
... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 108 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 in your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external...
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... working? • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. For more details, refer to the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to turn...
... working? • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. For more details, refer to the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to turn...
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... my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I change this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this ? 8. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this function. • Press . 11. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type...
... my Notebook PC's audio speakers even if I change this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can also disable your Notebook PC to turn off this ? 8. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this function. • Press . 11. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type...
