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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 29 Press the power button 29 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 30 Using the touch screen 30 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 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 29 Press the power button 29 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 30 Using the touch screen 30 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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......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 your Notebook PC off 72 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 BIOS Settings...75 Notebook PC E-Manual
......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 your Notebook PC off 72 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 BIOS Settings...75 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 90 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications...
Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 90 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non-Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications...
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... guides you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
... guides you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
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.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
.... 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to the ASUS VivoBook section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated.
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience...
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... drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical 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. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader...
... drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical 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. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader...
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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. 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.
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... you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Starting...
... the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Starting...
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... result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following...
... result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following...
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...differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
...differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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.
...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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.
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... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Security This menu allows you to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Security This menu allows you to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set...
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... Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
... Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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... Change Opt. 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 83 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update...
... Change Opt. 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 83 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update...
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... temperatures. Internet connection information 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password -
... temperatures. Internet connection information 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password -
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... remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system's BIOS. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . When I play audio...
... remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system's BIOS. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . When I play audio...
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... showing letters, pressing the "U", "I", and "O" keys on moving. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook PC cannot do ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. Instead of the following suggestions...
... showing letters, pressing the "U", "I", and "O" keys on moving. What should I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook PC cannot do ? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. Instead of the following suggestions...