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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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Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter...
Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter...
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... or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your...
... or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. 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 other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. 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 other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
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...battery's charge status. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on battery mode and the battery power is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives...
...battery's charge status. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is less than 10%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the keys on battery mode and the battery power is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives...
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... to add RAM memory modules to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartments These...
... to add RAM memory modules to a power source. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is inserted into the battery slot. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! This lock should be held in place once it is connected to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartments These...
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Enables or disables the touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or 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. 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 NOTE: When ...
Enables or disables the touchpad 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or 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. 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 NOTE: When ...
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... Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app 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 to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
... Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app 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 to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode...
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... the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms 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 •...
... the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms 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 •...
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.... NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power and allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it...
.... NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power and allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it...
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... needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self-test (POST) The Power-on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The Power-on Self-test (POST) The Power-on Self-test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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...Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
...Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
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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. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1...
...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. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1...
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... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be in a password then press . 3. 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 Secure Boot Control [Enabled...
... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be in a password then press . 3. 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 Secure Boot Control [Enabled...
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... Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 →←...
... Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 →←...
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... entering Setup. 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. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot...
... entering Setup. 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. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot...
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] CPU C states [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Thunderbolt USB Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
... default settings. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Intel AES-NI [Enabled] CPU C states [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Thunderbolt USB Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] ASUS USB Charger+ in the flash disk drive then press . ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE...
