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... Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 31 Using touch screen panel gestures 31 Using touchpad gestures 35 Using the keyboard...42 Function keys...42 Windows® 8.1 keys...43 Multimedia control keys 44 Using the numeric keypad 45 Using the optical drive 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 31 Using touch screen panel gestures 31 Using touchpad gestures 35 Using the keyboard...42 Function keys...42 Windows® 8.1 keys...43 Multimedia control keys 44 Using the numeric keypad 45 Using the optical drive 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 96 Installing a Random-access Memory module 105 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 110 Hardware FAQs...111 Software FAQs...114 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 120 Internal Modem Compliancy 120 Overview...121 Network...
... access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Troubleshoot...91 Refresh your PC...91 Reset your PC...92 Advanced options...93 Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 96 Installing a Random-access Memory module 105 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 110 Hardware FAQs...111 Software FAQs...114 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 120 Internal Modem Compliancy 120 Overview...121 Network...
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... 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean...
... 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean...
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... battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of a regular mouse. It also enables you to use of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the following table for typing. Refer to the Using touchpad gestures section in sleep mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
... battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of a regular mouse. It also enables you to use of your Notebook PC. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the following table for typing. Refer to the Using touchpad gestures section in sleep mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
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... enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is less than 10%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up...
... enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. The Notebook PC is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is less than 10%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up...
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... cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC for the removable hard disk drives (HDD) and random-access memory (RAM) modules. Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC section of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This lock should be held...
... cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC for the removable hard disk drives (HDD) and random-access memory (RAM) modules. Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC section of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. This lock should be held...
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... battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on for your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
... battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on for your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
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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. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 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 below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 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 below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen.
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... hardware settings that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that controls...
... hardware settings that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The software that controls...
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... when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select 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 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...
... when setting your boot option priorities. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select 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 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...
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2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 ...
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... when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be prompted to 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...
... when entering Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be prompted to 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...
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.... 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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...
.... 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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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...-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator 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.
...-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. If ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator 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.
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...the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from...
...the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your model from...
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... an external storage drive. • 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 - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure...
... an external storage drive. • 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 - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure...
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... set to turn up . Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. 4. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light...
... set to turn up . Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. 4. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light...
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... touchpad while you type on moving. Notebook PC E-Manual 113 What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. How do ? 8. If yes, disable this ? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for about two (2) seconds until the power button's LED indicator blinks five times and the camera LED indicator blinks...
... touchpad while you type on moving. Notebook PC E-Manual 113 What should I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on my keyboard displays numbers. How do ? 8. If yes, disable this ? Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to turn off this feature and use the said keys for about two (2) seconds until the power button's LED indicator blinks five times and the camera LED indicator blinks...
