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... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Getting started 22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
... network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS ...68 Accessing BIOS 68 BIOS Settings...69 Troubleshoot...76 Refresh your PC 76 Reset your PC...77 Advanced options...
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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook...
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... Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC... your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack ...
... Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC... your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack ...
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... models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Power button Press the power button to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in use. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook...
... models are equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Power button Press the power button to exit the Notebook PC. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on or off. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Camera The built-in use. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to turn your Notebook...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it...
... air vents or else overheating may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow you to hot while in appearance depending on model. WARNING! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not place it...
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.... USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port...
.... USB 2.0 port This Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile...
... are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile...
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...;8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen...
...;8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen...
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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...& Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
...& Exit Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit VVeerrssiioonn 22..1145..11221296.. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
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...'s hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...'s hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set the password: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. In Setup, the User will be entered to confirm the password then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...: 1. Select Lock. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
...: 1. Select Lock. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] SATA 2nd HDD Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] 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 Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Main Advance Boot...
...2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Main Advance Boot...
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... system setup after saving the changes. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent 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 flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your model from filesystem device...
... system setup after saving the changes. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent 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 flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your model from filesystem device...
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... & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: X202E Version: 100 Build Date: Jul...
... & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in battery mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration DPTF Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q Series Current BIOS Platform: X202E Version: 100 Build Date: Jul...
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... Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79...
... Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual 79...
