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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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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. 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 near liquids, rain...
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. 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 near liquids, rain...
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Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to launch the...
Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. ASUS Vivo key Press this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to the ASUS VivoBook section in this key to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to launch the...
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... to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing.
... to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing.
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... Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this button to an external microphone. 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 port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
... Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this button to an external microphone. 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 port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to eject the optical drive tray. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to...
Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for the first time When you in to your PC 5. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for the first time When you in to your PC 5. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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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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... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. The software that you turn...
... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. The software that you turn...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. 1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 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. 1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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... for when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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 Opt. The password length must...
... for when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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 Opt. The password length must...
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...To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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...
...To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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...
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.... 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 flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
.... 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 flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... key for your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - 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 operating...
... key for your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - 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 operating...
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... 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. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Press to the I hear any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery LED indicator does not light up...
... 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. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Press to the I hear any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery LED indicator does not light up...
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... also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this function. • Press . 11. What should I change this? 8. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for...
... also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this function. • Press . 11. What should I change this? 8. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. If yes, disable this feature and use the said keys for...