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......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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...Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook...
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...Do not expose 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 fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge... or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...Do not expose 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 fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge... or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Numeric keypad...
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Numeric keypad...
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... to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up...
... to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up...
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... of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet...
... of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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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..., such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If...
..., such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If...
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... minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. 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 your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Starting for the first...
... minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. 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 your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Starting for the first...
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... Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests 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. The default BIOS settings...
... Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests 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. The default BIOS settings...
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... 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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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. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... control the access to 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
... control the access to 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
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... 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock...
... 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock...
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... Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot...
... Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to boot...
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... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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...
... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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...
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... in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then...
... in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then...
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... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by default. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15...
... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by default. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15...