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... (on selected models 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... (on selected models 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 52 Connecting to wireless networks 54 Wi-Fi ...54 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode 58 Connecting to wired networks 59 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 52 Connecting to wireless networks 54 Wi-Fi ...54 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode 58 Connecting to wired networks 59 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook...
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... Power-on Self-test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 105 Overview...105 Network Compatibility Declaration 105 Network...
... Power-on Self-test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS ...74 Accessing BIOS 74 BIOS Settings...75 Troubleshoot...83 Refresh your PC 83 Reset your PC...84 Advanced options 85 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 88 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 92 Installing a new battery pack 98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Internal Modem Compliancy 105 Overview...105 Network Compatibility Declaration 105 Network...
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... shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
... shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
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... E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is activated. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions...
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... battery power is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is between 10% to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on your keyboard for details: Color Status Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Blinking Orange The Notebook...
... battery power is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is between 10% to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on your keyboard for details: Color Status Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Blinking Orange The Notebook...
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... block any of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are...
... block any of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to a power source. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 WARNING! Hard disk drive compartments These compartments are...
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... touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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...
... touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Toggles the display mode 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...
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... Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. 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 use on your Notebook PC...
... until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. 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 use on your Notebook PC...
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Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available on selected models only). Notebook PC E-Manual 69 WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the...
Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (available on selected models only). Notebook PC E-Manual 69 WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the...
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... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend 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. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then...
... Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend 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. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC then...
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... order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network Device BBS PrioWriintdioewss Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network Device BBS PrioWriintdioewss Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Disabled Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... access to confirm the password then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Re-type to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be entered to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... access to confirm the password then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Re-type to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be entered to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Control [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UNLOCKED] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and...
...2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD User Pwd Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001121 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and...
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Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General...
Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save & Exit To keep your model from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General...
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Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: G750JH Version: T30 Build Date: Dec 22...
Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 6. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1231. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: G750JH Version: T30 Build Date: Dec 22...
